Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has replaced Shapley with deputy treasury secretary Michael Faulkender following a power struggle with key Trump adviser Elon Musk over the appointment.
IRS Hunter Biden whistleblower Gary Shapley ousted as acting commissioner
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April 18, 2025
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