President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate former Rep. Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri, to serve as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
What he’s saying: Trump praised Long’s extensive experience in running his own businesses in real estate and as an auctioneer.
- “I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy Long, of the Great State of Missouri, will be appointed to serve as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the premier Auctioneers in the Country,
Driving the news: Long’s relationship with Trump dates back to 2011, and he is described as a well-respected “people person” on both sides of the aisle.
- If confirmed by the Senate, Long will likely replace the current IRS commissioner, Danny Werfel, who was appointed by President Biden in 2022.
