President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Vought, a close ally, has previously served in the same role and is known for his support of strong presidential powers to challenge the federal bureaucracy. Trump praised Vought’s ability to dismantle the Deep State and end Weaponized Government, emphasizing his commitment to restoring fiscal sanity and empowering the American people. Vought played a key role in Project 2025, a policy blueprint that Trump distanced himself from in the 2024 campaign, focusing on executive power and regulatory reform. Vought has outlined a series of executive orders that the next president should implement, including reinstating Trump’s regulations. The nomination of Vought comes as Trump also announced other appointments, including new leadership for the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to address government spending and bureaucracy. However, any major changes would likely face legal challenges. Trump’s flurry of nominations also included Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary, and other key roles in his administration.
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Trump selects Russell Vought, designer of Project 2025, to head OMB
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