On August 8, IRS Commissioner Billy Long was removed from that post. He was confirmed on June 16, 2025, and his exit – less than two months in the role – makes him the shortest-tenured Senate-confirmed IRS Commissioner since the position was founded in 1862. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the acting leader of the agency and is the seventh person to be in charge since January.

“It is an 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 wrote in a post on X.

A Treasury spokesperson praised Long’s zeal, enthusiasm, and “fresh perspective to the federal government,” in a statement. “A new candidate for Commissioner will be announced at the appropriate time.”