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Trump's IRS Nominee Faces Controversy Over Hacked Account

5/20/2025

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Billy Long Controversy

Billy Long, President Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is under fire as reports surface that his social media account follows adult content providers. Questions about his qualifications and previous support for tax-avoidance schemes have sparked controversy. As his Senate confirmation hearing approaches on Tuesday, Long claims his account was hacked, adding another layer to the unfolding drama.

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Trump Enacts Take It Down

President Trump has enacted the Take It Down Act, a groundbreaking law that criminalizes non-consensual intimate imagery and ensures rapid removal from online platforms. This bipartisan effort, championed by Melania Trump, seeks to shield victims from the horrors of deepfakes and revenge porn. However, some critics voice concerns about potential threats to free speech and the risk of censoring legitimate content.

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Billy Long Controversy

Billy Long, President Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is under fire as reports surface that his social media account follows adult content providers. Questions about his qualifications and previous support for tax-avoidance schemes have sparked controversy. As his Senate confirmation hearing approaches on Tuesday, Long claims his account was hacked, adding another layer to the unfolding drama.

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