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Trump Aide Gets $15M Security Amid USAID Cuts

2/14/2026

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  • Russell Vought, a top aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, will receive a $15 million security detail funded by USAID cuts amid threats linked to his involvement in Project 2025.
  • The decision follows the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID and a $60 billion humanitarian aid reduction that critics say harms vulnerable populations.
  • OMB spokesperson Rachel Cauley attributed the funding decision to ongoing safety concerns.