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Trump Taps Russ Vought as Budget Chief

November 20, 2024 · 2:04 pm ET · Leave a Comment

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, CBS News reports.

Vought wrote a chapter of The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 blueprint — his chapter covers the “Executive Office of the President.” 

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