Trump is burning through IRS heads at a rate of almost 1 a month. Here's who's held the job, and why they left.
Briefly

The IRS is experiencing significant turnover, with Commissioner Billy Long resigning less than two months after his confirmation. This marks the seventh leader within the year, as President Trump averages a new IRS leader approximately every month. There have been six acting or confirmed commissioners since January 2025. Long's departure follows an unprecedented loss of over 25,000 agency employees since Trump took office, contrasting with President Biden's three IRS commissioners during his four-year term.
IRS Commissioner Billy Long's resignation comes less than two months after his confirmation, marking significant leadership turnover at the agency since President Trump took office in 2025.
The IRS has witnessed an unprecedented turnover, with over 25,000 employees leaving the agency during Trump's term, showcasing deep-rooted instability.
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