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Claim Text: 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.
Simplified Text: Gary Shapley was replaced as acting commissioner after Bessent protested to Trump about Musk.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The New York Times
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM (8 months ago)

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