President Donald Trump has removed Billy Long as head of the Internal Revenue Service less than two months after he was confirmed for the role.

Long, a former Republican congressman from Missouri with no experience in tax administration, managed to make significant missteps during his brief time as IRS chief, including announcing that filing season would start late next year. (The IRS later said this announcement was premature.)

Long also managed to butt heads with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reportedly remarking to colleagues that he had to seek permission from Bessent for everything he did. Bessent will now oversee the IRS as acting commissioner.

Having been confirmed on June 16, Long’s removal less than two months later makes him the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner with t

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