Neal Statement on Trump’s Firing of the IRS Commissioner

SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) responded to reporting that Trump has fired the IRS Commissioner Billy Long, the sixth IRS Commissioner in 2025:

“We don’t even need more details on Trump’s latest scuttle to know how damaging his presidency has been for the IRS. With nearly a new commissioner each month and weakened customer service from his mass firings, the rampant instability comes at the expense of all who rely on it.

“One thing is for sure: Secretary Bessent should focus on his own job before collecting more responsibility.”

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