President Donald Trump plans to remove Billy Long as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, a White House official said Friday.
Long was sworn in less than two months ago to lead the tax agency. The former Missouri lawmaker had previously sponsored legislation to eradicate the IRS.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as the agency’s acting commissioner, the White House official — who was granted anonymity to discuss personnel moves — said.
Long is expected to be nominated to an ambassadorship.
The New York Times first reported on Long’s departure.
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