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.
Russell Thurlow Vought was born on March 26, 1976.
In April 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Vought to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
On February 28, 2018, Vought was confirmed by the Senate as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Russell Vought served as the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget for part of 2018.
Vought became acting OMB director on January 2, 2019, when Mick Mulvaney became acting White House chief of staff.
In 2019, Vought defied a subpoena to testify before Congress regarding the Trump-Ukraine scandal.
Russell Vought served as acting director of the OMB from 2019 to 2020.
On March 18, 2020, Trump announced his intent to nominate Vought to be OMB Director.
In May 2020, Vought stopped the OMB's practice of publishing updated economic forecasts.
In July 2020, Russell Vought was confirmed by the Senate as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
On September 4, 2020, Vought instructed federal agencies to stop training on "critical race theory" and "white privilege."
Following the 2020 election, Vought was accused of hindering the presidential transition.
Russell Vought's term as director of the Office of Management and Budget ended in January 2021.
Vought founded the Center for Renewing America in January 2021.
In April 2021, The Washington Post fact-checker gave Vought's statement on the Biden infrastructure plan "Three Pinocchios" out of four.
On June 8, 2021, Citizens for Renewing America released a guide to "combating critical race theory."
In 2021, Russell Vought founded the Center for Renewing America.
On June 22, 2022, Jeffrey Clark, director of litigation for Vought's organization, had his home searched by federal agents.
In February 2023, CRA published a paper arguing for a "dormant NATO."
In May 2024, Russell Vought was appointed policy director of the Republican National Committee's platform committee.
In October 2024, ProPublica reported on Vought's proposals to reshape government, including potential use of military force against protesters.
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would renominate Vought as director of the OMB.
On January 15, 2025, Vought appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On February 6, 2025, Russell Vought was confirmed by the Senate as OMB Director for a second term.
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