President Donald Trump ousted Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long two months after he was confirmed to the role.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as interim commissioner until Long’s replacement is found, a White House official confirmed to the Washington Examiner . A reason for Long’s removal so soon into his term wasn’t given.

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Analysts noted that Long was a unique choice for IRS commissioner, given his relative inexperience in the field. He served as a real estate broker for 32 years and an auctioneer for 31 years

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