Trump Ousts Acting IRS Commissioner Gary Shapley, Appoints Michael Faulkender Amid Internal Disputes
President Donald Trump has removed Gary Shapley as acting IRS commissioner just days after his appointment due to conflicts with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is being ousted and replaced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent objected to the latest interim commissioner, Gary Shapley, being handed the reins without his consultation or direct knowledge.
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Summary
In a swift change of leadership, President Trump replaced acting IRS commissioner Gary Shapley with Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender just days after Shapley's appointment. This decision follows concerns raised by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over Shapley’s unexpected installation, supposedly influenced by advisor Elon Musk. Shapley, known for his whistleblower testimony on Hunter Biden’s tax investigations, will remain an advisor in the Treasury. Amid leadership instability, including a halt on planned layoffs, Trump’s nominee for a permanent IRS commissioner awaits Senate confirmation.
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