President-elect Donald Trump has selected Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, citing his experience as an aggressive cost cutter and deregulator. Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, is seen as someone who can dismantle the Deep State and restore fiscal sanity to the nation. In response to the nomination, Vought expressed gratitude and a commitment to serving the American people.
Vought’s chapter in Project 2025 emphasized the importance of the OMB director in setting fiscal goals and enforcing public policy within federal agencies. Despite initial distancing from Project 2025 during the campaign, Trump has nominated several individuals associated with the initiative to key positions in his administration.
If confirmed by the Senate, Vought would oversee budget and policy execution across executive departments. Trump also announced other Cabinet picks, including Scott Turner for housing and urban development secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary, and Marty Makary for FDA commissioner. Sebastian Gorka, a former aide, was also named as deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism.
Overall, Trump’s picks reflect a focus on implementing his America First Agenda, restoring self-governance to the people, and promoting prosperity and ingenuity among Americans. The selection of individuals with various backgrounds and expertise suggests a diverse approach to addressing key issues facing the nation.
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