President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Vought, a co-author of Project 2025 and former platform policy director for the Republican National Committee, is described by Trump as an aggressive cost cutter who will help implement the America First Agenda. Vought previously served as OMB director during Trump’s first term and is praised for his ability to dismantle the Deep State and restore fiscal sanity. In response to his nomination, Vought expressed gratitude and a sense of duty to the American people.
Vought’s vision for the OMB includes setting fiscal goals early in the budget process to address federal government financial irresponsibility. He advocates for the President’s budget as a tool for setting and enforcing public policy. During an interview, Vought emphasized the need for the President to assert control over government agencies and dismantle the independent agency concept. Despite some distance from Project 2025 during the campaign, individuals associated with the initiative have been appointed to key positions in the incoming administration.
If confirmed by the Senate, Vought will oversee budget execution and policy implementation. Key Cabinet picks announced alongside Vought include Scott Turner as HUD Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary, and Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner. Trump also named Sebastian Gorka as Deputy Assistant for Counterterrorism, previously criticized for wearing a controversial Hungarian group’s medal at Trump’s inaugural ball. Overall, Vought’s nomination is seen as transformative for the budget office in executing Trump’s agenda.
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