Hunter Biden whistleblower out as IRS commissioner after 2 days, amid struggle involving Elon Musk
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Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
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IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief
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Hunter Biden whistleblower out as IRS commissioner after 2 days, amid struggle involving Elon Musk
CHICAGO (AP) — An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.
Gary Shapley is taking over as acting IRS commissioner as the Department of Government Efficiency recommends thousands of layoffs to downsize the agency.
CHICAGO (AP) — An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.
Gary Shapley, who testified to Congress as Republicans reviewed the business dealings of Hunter Biden, will be replaced by Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender.
Gary Shapley, who testified as part of the Republicans’ corruption investigation into Hunter Biden, is reportedly being replaced as acting IRS commissioner.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
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.
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