Trump Fires IRS Commissioner Long After Two Months

President Donald Trump has removed Billy Long from his position as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service just two months after Long was confirmed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is found. Long, a former Republican congressman and Trump ally with limited tax policy experience, is expected to be nominated for an ambassadorship. During his brief tenure, Long supported efforts to purge top IRS officials and had previously advocated for abolishing the agency while in Congress. His nomination and confirmation were controversial, opposed by Democrats due to his lack of relevant experience and his promotion of a tax credit criticized for fraud. The IRS has seen significant leadership turnover this year, highlighting ongoing instability at the agency under the Trump administration.