The acting commissioner of the IRS has been replaced following complaints from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the undue influence of Elon Musk in appointing Gary Shapley without Bessent's knowledge. Bessent felt bypassed in the decision-making process, as Musk's team allegedly pushed the appointment through the White House. The upheaval continues a trend of instability in IRS leadership under Trump. The new acting head is expected to be Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender, awaiting Senate confirmation of former Congressman Billy Long for the permanent role. This leadership shake-up has heightened scrutiny of political influences within the agency.
Mr. Bessent’s concerns stemmed from feeling sidelined as billionaire Elon Musk influenced the appointment of Gary Shapley as acting head of the I.R.S.
The I.R.S. has faced a series of tumultuous leadership changes under Mr. Trump, with its next leader being the deputy Treasury secretary Michael Faulkender.
Concerns over political influence in the I.R.S. intensified when the appointment of Shapley, who criticized a slow investigation into Hunter Biden, was linked to Musk.
Krause's resignation came amidst controversial decisions about using I.R.S. data for immigration enforcement, showcasing the agency's contentious position within the Trump administration.
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