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FakeNoose

(38,335 posts)
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:23 PM Aug 8

Billy Long removed as IRS commissioner, will serve as Iceland ambassador

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Omaha Steve (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum).

Source: AP News



WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday.

The official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner, the official said. Long will instead serve as ambassador to Iceland, Long said in a statement on the social media site X.

“It is a honor to serve my friend President Trump and I am excited to take on my new role as the ambassador to Iceland. I am thrilled to answer his call to service and deeply committed to advancing his bold agenda. Exciting times ahead!” Long said.

The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats’ concerns about the Republican’s past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/billy-long-out-as-irs-commissioner-3dbf8315a69a320b91ae629dab41b159



Do we know anything about Billy Long? I have to admit that he hasn't been on my radar....


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Billy Long removed as IRS commissioner, will serve as Iceland ambassador (Original Post) FakeNoose Aug 8 OP
Is ambassador to Iceland a promotion? doc03 Aug 8 #1
To me it would be a promotion FakeNoose Aug 8 #2
Iceland nwliberalkiwi Aug 8 #3
Iceland probably snowybirdie Aug 8 #4
AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Aug 8 #5

doc03

(38,287 posts)
1. Is ambassador to Iceland a promotion?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:34 PM
Aug 8

FakeNoose

(38,335 posts)
2. To me it would be a promotion
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:38 PM
Aug 8

Anything to get out of Washington!

nwliberalkiwi

(406 posts)
3. Iceland
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:43 PM
Aug 8

I pity Iceland!!!

snowybirdie

(6,287 posts)
4. Iceland probably
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:51 PM
Aug 8

not a great assignment for a good ole boy!

Omaha Steve

(106,757 posts)
5. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 08:38 PM
Aug 8

DUPE of https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143509650

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