Billy Long confirmed his departure as IRS Commissioner just months after being confirmed by Senate Republicans. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden criticized the appointment, noting the absence of a vacancy prior to Long's nomination. Wyden emphasized that Trump’s administration has led to deteriorating taxpayer services and potentially disastrous outcomes for the upcoming tax filing season. He condemned the tendency of Trump to appoint unqualified individuals to significant roles, highlighting Long's swift departure and prior controversial career in the tax industry.
From the minute Trump announced Billy Long as his IRS pick it was obvious this would end badly, but every Senate Republican voted to confirm his nomination anyway. He didn't even last two months on the job.
In just a handful of months, Trump and his crew have already gutted taxpayer service, weaponized IRS data against innocent taxpayers, and set us up for disaster when next year's filing season comes around.
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