Trump announces key administration picks including budget director for second term

President-elect Donald Trump announced key administration appointments, including Russell Vought as his choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought previously served as Trump’s budget director and played a significant role in the administration's deregulation efforts. Vought is a prominent figure in the MAGA movement and was involved in Project 2025, a detailed plan for Trump's second term. He founded the Center for Renewing America, which supports conservative policies and contributed to the project’s development. Despite Trump's earlier attempts to distance himself from Project 2025, many former administration officials were involved in its creation. This includes over half of the contributors to the project, which aims to reshape the executive branch.