Trump Reportedly Selects Project 2025 Architect Russ Vought to Lead Budget Office

If confirmed, Vought would return to the Office of Management and Budget, raising concerns over the influence of the conservative Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 on Trump's administration.

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.