Deputy Treasury Secretary set to depart Trump admin
WSJ.COM
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Michael Faulkender, confirmed as Deputy Treasury Secretary less than five months ago, is leaving the Trump administration, sources familiar with the matter report. As deputy, he oversaw daily Treasury operations and briefly acted as IRS Commissioner during leadership turmoil at the tax agency.

His exit follows IRS Commissioner Billy Long’s departure, making Faulkender the second Senate-confirmed Treasury official to leave this month. No official reason for his departure has been disclosed, prompting concerns about stability in the Treasury Department’s leadership.

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