President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation.
That's according to a White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The official did not provide a reason for the dismissal.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.
The Senate confirmed Long with a 53-44 vote, despite concerns about his past work for a firm involved in a fraud-ridden tax break and campaign contributions he received after his nomination.
He has no background in tax administration.
