Trump nominates Russ Vought for budget director in new administration
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russ Vought to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget. Vought previously served in this role during Trump's first term and was involved in the conservative agenda known as Project 2025. Vought is recognized for his focus on cost-cutting and deregulation. He has advocated for reducing the independence of federal agencies and promoting loyalty among civil servants to the president. In addition to Vought's nomination, Trump announced Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. This marks a continuation of Trump's efforts to shape his administration with familiar figures from his first term.