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IRS chief axed after Trump official complained about Musk influence: Report
2025-04-27 14:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was replaced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained to President Donald Trump that he was installed by billionaire SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.That's according to the New York Times, which reported that Bessent was unhappy he wasn't consulted about the acting commissioner, Gary Shapley, being tapped for the role.Why It MattersMusk has had major influence in the Trump administration's drastic cuts to the federal bureaucracy, as well as the officials tapped to lead various agencies after their previous heads were either forced out or stepped down.In charge of the agency for just two days, Shapley's removal comes as the IRS is undergoing a slew of changes that experts warn could disrupt its ability to effectively do its job.Between resignations and layoffs, the IRS is on track to lose as much as one-third of its staff this year. The agency had 100,000 employees before Trump took office. About 12,000 workers have been laid off or re...
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