Trump to appoint Hunter Biden whistleblower Shapley as acting IRS commissioner: report

President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Gary Shapley, a whistleblower in an investigation into former first son Hunter Biden, to be the acting commissioner of the IRS, according to a news report.

Shapley and Special Agent Joseph Ziegler investigated the former first son's alleged financial crimes but were removed from the probe after telling Congress that the Justice Department interfered with their probe.

Shapley recently returned to his role as deputy chief of IRS criminal investigation, and Trump is going to tap him to lead the agency, according to CNN.

“Gary has proven his honesty and devotion to enforcing the law without fear or favor, even at great cost to his own career,” a Treasury spokesperson told the news outlet. “He’ll be a great asset to the IRS as we rethink and reform this crucial organization."

Last month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Shapley and Ziegler.

“These two gentlemen were dedicated civil servants trying to do their jobs, and they were blocked from doing that," he told Fox News. "We’re going to make sure that never happens again."