A reported shouting match between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over an IRS appointment led to the ouster of Gary Shapley, Musk's pick, and the appointment of Bessent's deputy. The White House downplayed the incident, calling it "healthy debate." Multiple sources described a heated argument, with witnesses reporting shouting and profanity. Musk has clashed with other Trump administration officials previously. The incident involved a power struggle over the IRS commissioner position.

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