Overview

• President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Russ Vought, a key contributor to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Vought previously served as OMB director during Trump's first term and played a significant role in crafting Project 2025's blueprint for expanding presidential powers.
• Project 2025, a conservative manifesto, has drawn criticism for its proposals, including curbing abortion access and reducing regulations on tech and infrastructure development.
• Trump distanced himself from the project during his campaign but has since appointed multiple contributors, including Brendan Carr as FCC chair, to key positions.
• If confirmed, Vought's role would grant him substantial influence over federal budgeting and policy implementation in alignment with the administration's agenda.