Gary Shapley was abruptly ousted as acting IRS commissioner just days after his appointment due to a power struggle between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trump adviser Elon Musk. Bessent preferred Michael Faulkender over Shapley for the role despite Musk's push for Shapley. This reshuffling comes after Shapley's promotion to a senior adviser role, following the resignation of previous commissioner Melanie Krause over tax policy disagreements. Shapley's removal from the top interim role signals ongoing tensions and differing agendas within the Trump team's approach to IRS leadership.
"It's no secret President Trump has put together a team of people who are incredibly passionate about the issues impacting our country. Disagreements are a normal part of any healthy policy process."
"Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had pressed the White House for Shapley to take over the IRS, highlighting the internal power struggle within the Trump administration."
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