Saturday, August 09, 2025

Trump Ousts IRS Commissioner

President Donald Trump is ousting Billy Long from his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service just two months after he was confirmed to the position, four sources familiar told CNN.

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After President Trump removed IRS Commissioner Billy Long, he is replacing him temporarily with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, three sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News.

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-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) Aug 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM

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How many Scaramuccis did this turd last?

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-08-09 12:11 AM

How many Scaramuccis did this turd last?

Two.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-08-09 12:14 AM

More from the cited article ...

... Long was an unorthodox pick to lead the IRS, given his limited tax experience, his ties to a fraud-riddled tax credit, and his past support for abolishing the agency. ...

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-09 12:21 PM

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