Trump Considers Project 2025's Russ Vought for Key Budget Role
TL;DR
Donald Trump is considering appointing Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office, a position he held during Trump's first term. Vought is known for his conservative approach, advocating for reclassification of the federal workforce and novel legal theories to enhance presidential power over spending. His potential appointment could lead to significant changes in federal government operations, including collaboration with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on reducing government spending and regulations.
- Trump eyes return of Russell Vought to key White House budget post The Washington Post
- Trump picks people who worked on Project 2025 despite distancing himself The Washington Post
- Trump vetting Project 2025 architect Russ Vought for top administration post: Sources ABC News
- Trump Expected to Tap Project 2025 Architect for White House Budget Office Newsweek
- These Trump Administration Picks Have Ties To Project 2025 Forbes
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