‘Most radical nominee’: Why Russell Vought’s confirmation as Trump’s budget chief is so controversial
The US Senate has confirmed Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with a 53-47 vote, despite resistance from Democrats. The 48-year-old is believed to be one of Donald Trump’s most controversial picks, owing to his overzealous stance on religion as well as co-authoring Project 2025 — a wish of far-right priorities
The US Senate has confirmed Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with a 53-47 vote, despite resistance from Democrats. The 48-year-old is believed to be one of Donald Trump’s most controversial picks, owing to his overzealous stance on religion as well as co-authoring Project 2025 — a wish of far-right priorities
