Trump replaces IRS Commissioner Billy Long after two months

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly removed Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his Senate confirmation, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepping in as acting commissioner. Long, a former congressman with no background in tax administration, was confirmed despite concerns over his past work related to pandemic-era tax credits and campaign contributions. His brief tenure followed a series of acting leaders at the IRS amid ongoing controversies and investigations into tax credit frauds linked to his connections.