Vought was one of the architects of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term.

Although Democrats have been divided on various Trump nominees, they have unified in their opposition to Vought.

Russell Vought has been confirmed as the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget by the US Senate, despite strong Democratic opposition. Vought, previously holding the same post, is key in Trump’s plan for reshaping the federal government.