President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget. This decision was shared by Trump in a post on the social media platform Truth Social.
Vought is a notable figure who played a significant role in the development of Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint that has sparked controversy. He previously served as Trump's budget director during the former president's initial administration. In this capacity, Vought spearheaded efforts to implement widespread deregulation initiatives.