TRUMP DRAINS THE SWAMP – FIRES IRS COMMISSIONER BILLY LONG

TRUMP FIRES HIS OWN IRS PICK – DEMANDS EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT

President Donald Trump has removed IRS Commissioner Billy Long after less than two months on the job, demonstrating his commitment to results over loyalty.

Historic Firing Shows Trump’s High Standards

President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday. Long’s quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in 1862. This unprecedented move shows that President Trump demands excellence from every appointee, regardless of personal relationships or past loyalty.

Long was confirmed by the Senate to lead the IRS during a party line vote of 53 to 44 on June 12. The president nominated him to serve as the federal bureau’s commissioner in December 2024, stating that the former Missouri congressman “is an extremely hard worker, [and] respected by all.” However, just 53 days into the job, Trump decided that Long wasn’t delivering the results needed to transform the bloated, inefficient IRS into an agency that serves American taxpayers.

Bessent Takes Charge of Critical Agency

Trump has already selected Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to serve as the acting head of the IRS while the administration seeks a more permanent replacement, according to two White House officials. Bessent will become the sixth person this year to oversee the critical agency under Trump, proving that the President will cycle through as many officials as necessary until he finds the right person to implement his vision.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting IRS commissioner, according to the White House official. The temporary appointment adds to Bessent’s long list of tasks such as managing trade talks with China, Canada and Mexico as well as other countries that are still trying to negotiate tariff rates. Bessent is also currently helping with the search for the next Federal Reserve chair.

Long Gets Consolation Prize Ambassador Role

Long said in a social media post that Trump had nominated him for an ambassadorship. “It is a honor to serve my friend President Trump and I am excited to take on my new role as the ambassador to Iceland. I am thrilled to answer his call to service and deeply committed to advancing his bold agenda. Exciting times ahead!” the former Missouri congressman wrote on X.

This shows President Trump’s class and loyalty – even when firing someone for poor performance, he ensures they land in a role where they can better serve America. Shortly after reports of his removal from the IRS, Long announced on X that he will be nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to Iceland, proving that Trump takes care of his people while still demanding results.

IRS Transformation Under Trump Continues

The IRS has faced an unusually turbulent period in Trump’s second term, churning through several different leaders as the President searches for the right person to implement his revolutionary vision. With Long’s departure, and with Bessent taking over as acting commissioner, seven different people have led the agency since Trump won the 2024 election. This level of turnover shows Trump’s determination to find the perfect leader who can drain the swamp and transform the IRS.

Under the Trump administration, the IRS has faced sweeping job cuts as part of a push by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reports that the agency has been cut down from 103,000 workers in January to 77,000 workers in May 2025. Most of the reductions came from DOGE’s deferred resignation program as part of Trump’s commitment to shrinking the bloated federal bureaucracy.

Warning to All Government Officials

One day before his removal, Long sent all IRS employees an email saying, “Please enjoy a 70-minute early exit tomorrow. That way you’ll be rested for my 70th birthday on Monday,” The New York Times reported. This casual attitude toward the serious work of tax collection may have contributed to Trump’s decision to find new leadership for this critical agency.

Trump’s swift action sends a clear message to every government official: deliver results for the American people or get fired. The President won’t tolerate bureaucratic complacency or officials who treat their positions as sinecures rather than opportunities to serve America. This is exactly the kind of accountability that voters demanded when they elected Trump to drain the swamp.

This firing proves that President Trump puts results over relationships and America over politics. Even when dealing with his own appointees, Trump demands excellence and will not hesitate to make changes when officials fail to deliver the transformation that American taxpayers deserve. The IRS has been a corrupt, bloated bureaucracy for decades, and Trump is determined to find leaders who will turn it into an efficient agency that serves you rather than harassing you. When your President holds his own people accountable with this level of intensity, you know he’ll fight even harder against the deep state bureaucrats who want to obstruct his agenda.