President Donald Trump’s senior budget officer, Russell Vought, is set to take over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Elon Musk steps down.
As director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Vought will oversee efforts to cut federal spending, reclassify federal workers, and push the 2025 budget.
A key architect of the conservative Project 2025, Vought’s appointment has sparked criticism from Democrats. He plans to advance regulatory rollbacks and revive Schedule F, removing job protections for top federal employees.
His budget strategy includes reducing nondefense spending while boosting military funding through reconciliation, prompting concerns from both Democrats and Republicans over long-term defense funding stability.
