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Former Southwest Missouri Congressman and one-time KWTO morning show host Billy Long has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump announced on Truth Social Wednesday that he has nominated Long to be the Commissioner of the IRS.
Trump sited Long’s experience as a congressman and business owner.
Long represented Missouri’s 7th Congressional District from 2011 – 2023.
He also hosted KWTO’s Morning Line show prior to his time in D-C.
Here is the text of President-elect Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social about nominating former Congressman Long for the position:
“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!”
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!”
