History of Russell Vought in Timeline
Russell Thurlow Vought is a prominent figure in American politics, primarily known for his service in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He held the position of OMB Director from July 2020 to January 2021, culminating a period that included roles as Deputy Director and Acting Director. His career has been heavily focused on budgetary and management aspects of government.
March 26, 1976: Birth of Russell Vought
Russell Thurlow Vought was born on March 26, 1976.
April 2017: Nominated as Deputy Director of OMB
In April 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Vought to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
February 28, 2018: Confirmed as Deputy Director of OMB
On February 28, 2018, Vought was confirmed by the Senate as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
2018: Deputy Director of the OMB
Russell Vought served as the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget for part of 2018.
January 2, 2019: Became Acting OMB Director
Vought became acting OMB director on January 2, 2019, when Mick Mulvaney became acting White House chief of staff.
2019: Defied Subpoena related to Trump-Ukraine Scandal
In 2019, Vought defied a subpoena to testify before Congress regarding the Trump-Ukraine scandal.
2019: Acting Director of OMB
Russell Vought served as acting director of the OMB from 2019 to 2020.
March 18, 2020: Nominated for OMB Director
On March 18, 2020, Trump announced his intent to nominate Vought to be OMB Director.
May 2020: Halted Publication of Economic Forecasts
In May 2020, Vought stopped the OMB's practice of publishing updated economic forecasts.
July 2020: Confirmed as OMB Director
In July 2020, Russell Vought was confirmed by the Senate as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
September 4, 2020: OMB Memo on Critical Race Theory Training
On September 4, 2020, Vought instructed federal agencies to stop training on "critical race theory" and "white privilege."
2020: Accused of Hindering Presidential Transition
Following the 2020 election, Vought was accused of hindering the presidential transition.
January 2021: End of Term as OMB Director
Russell Vought's term as director of the Office of Management and Budget ended in January 2021.
January 2021: Founded Center for Renewing America
Vought founded the Center for Renewing America in January 2021.
April 2021: Statement on Biden Infrastructure Plan Rated as Mostly False
In April 2021, The Washington Post fact-checker gave Vought's statement on the Biden infrastructure plan "Three Pinocchios" out of four.
June 8, 2021: Released Guide to "Combating Critical Race Theory"
On June 8, 2021, Citizens for Renewing America released a guide to "combating critical race theory."
2021: Founded Center for Renewing America
In 2021, Russell Vought founded the Center for Renewing America.
June 22, 2022: Associate's Home Searched by Federal Agents
On June 22, 2022, Jeffrey Clark, director of litigation for Vought's organization, had his home searched by federal agents.
February 2023: Published Paper on NATO
In February 2023, CRA published a paper arguing for a "dormant NATO."
May 2024: Policy Director of RNC Platform Committee
In May 2024, Russell Vought was appointed policy director of the Republican National Committee's platform committee.
October 2024: ProPublica Report on Vought's Proposals
In October 2024, ProPublica reported on Vought's proposals to reshape government, including potential use of military force against protesters.
November 2024: Renomination for OMB Director
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would renominate Vought as director of the OMB.
January 15, 2025: Senate Committee Hearing
On January 15, 2025, Vought appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
February 6, 2025: Renominated and Confirmed as OMB Director
On February 6, 2025, Russell Vought was confirmed by the Senate as OMB Director for a second term.