President Trump Announces New IRS Commissioner in Latest Round of Picks

The nomination announcements continue from President Donald Trump!

On Wednesday, he named his pick for the role of IRS Commissioner.

It’s Missouri’s former Congressman Billy Long (R), known for his auctioneering skills.

President Trump praised Long as a “hard worker” and a “people person,”

He also know for his auctioneering skills, which he has showcased from time to time.

SOLD! Trump Taps Auctioneer and Former MO Congressman Billy Long to Lead Key Agency https://t.co/19Tbr22haF

— Marlow62 (@Marlow3456) December 6, 2024

President Trump posted on Truth Social:

I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy Long, of the Great State of Missouri, will be appointed to serve as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the premier Auctioneers in the Country. He then served 12 years in Congress, because he “felt it was important for his constituents to have a Representative who has signed the front of a check!”

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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. I have known Billy since 2011 – 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.

Congratulations Billy!

I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy Long, of the Great State of Missouri, will be appointed to serve as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the…

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) December 5, 2024

RedState reports:

It’s been a challenge keeping up with the numerous nomination announcements emanating from the Trump-Vance transition team as President-elect Donald Trump puts the pieces and players in place for his second administration. (I have a running list, but I’m not even certain it’s complete.)

On Wednesday, Trump issued another slew of announcements, including the head of NASA and Secretary of the Army.

Among those, Trump tapped Missouri’s own former Congressman and auctioneer-extraordinaire Billy Long (R) to serve as IRS Commissioner.

I will not be issuing a blanket pardon, but I will be issuing a blanket thank you because I can't keep up with all of you as fast as my phone is blowing up. Thank you. Let's get to work! 👍👍🇺🇸

— Congressman Billy Long, CTBA (@auctnr1) December 4, 2024

Fox News adds:

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday he is nominating former Missouri Rep. Billy Long to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in his new administration.

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In a statement released Wednesday, Trump called the former congressman “an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress.” The president-elect also referenced Long’s experience working as a tax adviser.

“Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the premier Auctioneers in the Country,” the Republican leader wrote in a Truth Social post. “He then served 12 years in Congress, because he ‘felt it was important for his constituents to have a Representative who has signed the front of a check’!

“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. Congratulations Billy!”

Here’s Long mocking Congress for their handling of the national debt.

WATCH: Billy Long, who Trump has just picked to lead the IRS, trolled Congress in 2011 by auctioning off the national debt. pic.twitter.com/nBubFFggd2

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 4, 2024