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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

Trump's New Budget Boss: Russell Vought to Lead 'Ruthless' Government Cuts After Musk Steps Down

Russell Vought, Trump’s new OMB chief, is slashing £7.4bn and reviving Schedule F to fire federal workers. (Credit: Russell Vought : X Account)

President Donald Trump's fiscal shake-up is in full swing, and Russell Vought, the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is taking charge with a mandate to slash government spending.

Appointed on 12 May 2025, Vought steps into a high-stakes role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Elon Musk's exit, promising £7.4 billion ($9.8 billion) in budget cuts that could reshape federal operations.

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