Trump Nominates Billy Long as IRS Commissioner

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Trump touted Long’s career in real estate and as an auctioneer.

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 4 he will nominate former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The position requires Senate confirmation. If confirmed, Long would succeed Danny Werfel.

IRS commissioners serve a five-year term.

Long represented Missouri’s 7th Congressional District between 2011 and 2023. He unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in 2022, losing the GOP primary to Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.).

Trump touted Long’s career in real estate and as an auctioneer.

“Since leaving Congress, Billy has worked as a business and tax advisor, helping small businesses navigate the complexities of complying with the IRS rules and regulations,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

“He is an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress. Taxpayers and the wonderful employees of the IRS will love having Billy at the helm. He is the consummate ‘people person,’ well respected on both sides of the aisle,” Trump said.

In Congress, Long was a staunch supporter of Trump, who says he has known Long since 2011.

A clip of Long went viral in 2018 when he drowned out right-wing personality Laura Loomer as she was protesting a congressional hearing on Twitter censorship. Long did so by using his skills as an auctioneer.

During his first term, Trump selected lawyer Charles Rettig to lead the IRS.

The IRS has come under fire from Republicans and conservatives for obtaining more funding under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act in order for the agency to carry out more enforcement.

Next year, the GOP is expected to repeal parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, including green energy credits, and expand the 2017 Trump tax cuts, which are set to expire in 2025.