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One of the previous acting commissioners, an I.R.S. agent named Gary Shapley, was replaced within just a few days this spring after Mr. Bessent protested to Mr. Trump that Elon Musk had installed the I.R.S. leader without consulting him, The New York Times previously reported.
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Gary Shapley was replaced within a few days this spring
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{
    "person": "Gary Shapley",
    "time_period": "this spring"
}
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Government
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Is Removing I.R.S. Chief 2 Months After He Was Confirmed
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President Trump is removing Billy Long from his position as IRS commissioner, less than two months after his confirmation. Long, a former Republican congressman, is expected to be nominated for an ambassadorship. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

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