Russell Vought
Russell Vought is an American attorney and political figure who served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Donald Trump. A self-described Christian nationalist, Vought has been influential in shaping conservative policy through his work with the Heritage Foundation and his role in Project 2025, which aims to implement a national conservative agenda. His tenure is marked by a commitment to the principle of a 'unitary executive,' which posits that the President holds unilateral power over the federal administration. Vought's confirmation by the Senate signifies a consolidation of executive power and a potential shift in the management of federal funds and agencies.
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Russell Vought is the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and has received serious threats linked to his role in the Trump administration.
Trump administration diverts USAID funds to pay for budget director’s security detail, documents show
Canada· 2026-02-14
Russell Vought is one of the ideological thinkers behind Donald Trump's climate policies.
Donald Trump: USA kippen Klimaschutzregelung
Switzerland· 2026-02-12
Russell Vought is recognized for his role in implementing the vision of dismantling climate change policies.
Νηνεμία πριν από τις νέες καταιγίδες Τραμπ
Greece· 2026-02-12
Russell Vought indicated that passing another package of DOGE cuts was unlikely.
‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
United States· 2026-02-12
Russell Vought directed affected agencies to execute plans for an orderly shutdown.
US government partly shuts down over homeland security funding | US politics
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Russell Vought is noted for having significant influence over Donald Trump as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Η μαύρη τρύπα του λαϊκισμούGreece· 2026-01-26
Russell Vought described the renovation project as overly ambitious in a letter to Jerome Powell.
Powell, quanto costa la ristrutturazione della sede per cui è indagato? Da Trump nuove accuse (anche sull’inflazione)
Italy· 2026-01-13
Russell Vought deemed the costs of the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation scandalous.
Chi è Powell, il repubblicano «debole» scelto e rinnegato da Trump: «Sarebbe stato meglio Draghi»Italy· 2026-01-13
Russell Vought had previously accused Powell of breaking the law by failing to comply with government oversight regulations.
Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome PowellUnited States· 2026-01-13
Russell Vought accused Jerome Powell of misleading Congress regarding the renovation.
US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-12
Russell Vought raised serious questions about Powell's testimony regarding the compliance of the renovation project.
Citado por la Justicia, el presidente de la Reserva Federal acusa a Trump de hostigarlo para que baje las tasas de interés
Argentina· 2026-01-12
Vought has criticized Powell's handling of the renovation project and alleged potential legal violations.
How Trump is building a case to fire the Fed chair, explainedUnited States· 2026-01-12
Russell Vought is described as the White House budget director and is called 'a right-wing absolute zealot.'
Trumpiana: Good cop, bad cop, all Trump - the Susie Wiles show comes to Washington
India· 2025-12-20
Russell Vought is described by Susie Wiles as an extreme right-wing fanatic.
Susie Wiles: Trumps Beraterin öffnet die Türen - Politik
Germany· 2025-12-18
Russell Vought announced the dismantling of a climate research center accused of spreading alarmism about climate change.
Trump news at a glance: Dan Bongino ‘wants to go back to his show’ says president, as deputy FBI director resigns | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, is, in Wiles’ view, 'a right-wing absolute zealot'.
Susie Wiles interview might be a useful distraction from how poorly things are going for Americans | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Russell Vought was described by Wiles as 'an absolute rightwing zealot'.
Trump’s chief of staff says he believes ‘there’s nothing he can’t do’ as president | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16Russell Vought is the head of the US Office of Management and Budget who supported Susie Wiles.
Susie Wiles über Trump, Vance, Musk und Co.: Brisante Aussagen aus dem Weißen Haus
Luxembourg· 2025-12-16
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought described Susie Wiles as an 'exceptional' chief of staff.
Trump allies defend Susie Wiles after controversial Vanity Fair storyUnited States· 2025-12-16
Russell Vought is described as an extreme right figure and a key player in implementing Trump's programs.
Trump, critiche e bordate dai Maga (anche dopo le parole su Rob Reiner): «È un alcolizzato sobrio»Italy· 2025-12-16
White House budget chief Russell Vought added his praise for Wiles, stating that Trump’s West Wing has 'never worked this well or been more oriented toward accomplishing what he wants to.'
Trump’s chief of staff opines on the President and Vance, sending shock waves through WashingtonCanada· 2025-12-16
Russell Vought is described by Wiles as a right-wing absolute zealot.
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles says president ‘has an alcoholic’s personality’ and much more in candid interviewsUnited States· 2025-12-16The powerful Office of Management and Budget is run by Trump appointee Russell Vought.
Australians travelling to US will be forced to provide social media details to authorities
Australia· 2025-12-10
Russell Vought expressed concern about the US being behind on military production programs.
US allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences’, Hegseth warns on eve of AusminAustralia· 2025-12-07
Russell Vought seized on the funding lapse to order further lay-offs of government employees.
Trump signs funding Bill to end longest US government shutdown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Russell Vought, the White House office of management and budget director known for his hostility towards the federal workforce, seized on the funding lapse to order further layoffs of government employees.
Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown | US politicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Russell Vought is the White House office of management and budget director who expressed a desire to put federal workers 'in trauma'.
Workers decry Trump officials as ‘out of control’ as longest shutdown drags on | US federal government shutdown 2025United Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Russell Vought is mentioned as one of Trump's closest advisors who referred to Hungary's 'illiberal democracy' as a model for the American government.
Lige nu står kun domstolene i vejen for indførelsen af enevælde i Trumps USA
Denmark· 2025-11-03
Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025 and director of the Office of Management and Budget, got to work, firing thousands of federal workers from offices he deemed opponents to Trump’s agenda.
One in eight Americans go hungry as shutdown ravages world’s wealthiest countryAustralia· 2025-10-30
Trump referred to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought as 'Darth Vader.'
Trump demands Senate Democrats 'stop the madness' with shutdown, approve CRUnited States· 2025-10-22
