Trump appoints Russ Vought to lead U.S. budget office as part of Project 2025 team

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russ Vought, a key figure in the conservative "Project 2025," as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Vought previously held this position during Trump's first term and will help set budget priorities. Project 2025 includes proposals to expand presidential power and reduce the influence of career civil servants. It suggests measures like increasing political appointees and enforcing laws against mailing abortion pills across state lines. Trump's campaign has distanced itself from Project 2025, despite appointing several individuals linked to it. Vought's role will involve working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to implement Trump's plans for reducing government spending and regulations.