Trump Embraces Project 2025, Nominates Vought for Budget Director
Donald Trump has nominated Russ Vought to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget for his second term. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Project 2025, previously served as budget director during Trump's first term and is known for advocating the restructuring of the federal civil service. Trump praised Vought as a cost-cutter and deregulator who aligns with his America First Agenda. Vought has been critical of the independence of federal agencies and has pushed for loyalty to the president over institutional allegiance.