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Trump's Budget Nominee Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Fund Cuts

1/16/2025

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Russ Vought, President-elect Trump's budget director nominee, sparked bipartisan backlash for hinting at withholding congressionally approved funds. Defending his stance on eliminating civil service protections, he argued it promotes effective governance. With plans to cut agency budgets and back Trump's deregulatory push, his past actions at the Office of Management and Budget raise significant concerns.

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Russ Vought, President-elect Trump's budget director nominee, sparked bipartisan backlash for hinting at withholding congressionally approved funds. Defending his stance on eliminating civil service protections, he argued it promotes effective governance. With plans to cut agency budgets and back Trump's deregulatory push, his past actions at the Office of Management and Budget raise significant concerns.