Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Wyden Unveils Recordings Questioning Trump's IRS Nominee Integrity

5/21/2025

41 5

Summary

Story summary

During a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Ron Wyden unveiled recordings that suggest Donald Trump's IRS nominee, Billy Long, offered preferential treatment to tax credit promoters. Wyden highlighted Long's dubious connections to questionable tax credits and his financial ties to White River Energy, igniting a fierce debate over potential conflicts of interest as Democrats raise concerns while Republicans rally in Long's defense.

1 of 1

Story summary

During a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Ron Wyden unveiled recordings that suggest Donald Trump's IRS nominee, Billy Long, offered preferential treatment to tax credit promoters. Wyden highlighted Long's dubious connections to questionable tax credits and his financial ties to White River Energy, igniting a fierce debate over potential conflicts of interest as Democrats raise concerns while Republicans rally in Long's defense.