Russell Thurlow Vought (/ voʊt / VOHT; born March 26, 1976) is an American government official and conservative political analyst who has served as the 44th director of the Office of Management and …

Oct 20, 2025 · Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Senate confirmed Thursday one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, Russell Vought, as director of the Office of Management and Budget—as Vought is …

Oct 17, 2025 · Vought, a bookish technocrat with an encyclopedic knowledge of the inner workings of the U.S. government, cuts an unusual figure in Trump’s inner circle of Fox News hosts and right-wing...

In his Project 2025 writing, Vought says the OMB director “should present a fiscal goal to the President early in the budget development process” without specifying a date.

Nov 25, 2025 · U.S. President Donald Trump called Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, "Darth Vader" in an October 2025 speech.

Apr 26, 2025 · Russell Vought is a notable American political figure, known for his conservative views, leadership roles in the U.S. government, and strong advocacy for fiscal responsibility and executive …