Trump Expected to Name Vought to Lead Budget Office, CBS Says

Vought also served as OMB chief during first Trump term
Trump pick was heavily involved in Heritage’s Project 2025

Russ Vought
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg

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By Gregory Korte and Skylar Woodhouse

November 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM UTC

Updated on

November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM UTC

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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Russ Vought to serve as the director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to CBS News, bringing back a trusted former aide to his second administration.

Vought also served as Trump’s budget director during his first term.