Russell Vought - Wikipedia
In 2019, Vought was one of nine government officials who defied a subpoena to testify before Congress in relation to the Trump–Ukraine scandal and the administration's decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine. The decision to freeze aid to Ukraine had led Democrats to launch the first impeachment of Donald Trump. [12][13]
Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would …
Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, declined Wednesday to fully commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Trump’s aid freeze leaves weapons flowing to Ukraine
6 days ago · The order's text says the pause will be enforced by the Office of Management and Budget, but Trump’s nominee to run the office, Russell T. Vought, has not yet been approved by the Senate. During hearings in the Senate, he refused to directly answer on whether he would release any new military aid to Ukraine, saying he only follows the law.
[2025-01-16] ICYMI Video: Presumptive Trump OMB Nominee …
Jan 16, 2025 · Vought refused to commit to doing so when asked by Blumenthal, calling into question whether the incoming administration will defy current law that requires presidents to spend money as directed by Congress.
Vought nomination signals bruising spending wars under Trump
Jan 16, 2025 · The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume...
Trump's Budget Chief Pick Draws Scrutiny Over Ukraine Aid Stance
Jan 15, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump’s prospective budget director faced bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill today over his role in withholding Ukraine aid, a warning sign for conservatives who want the new White House to move aggressively to block spending. Russell Vought, who’s nominated to serve a ...
Trump's pick for budget director won't say if he'd release Ukraine …
Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, declined Wednesday to fully commit to doling out congressionally approved funds,...
Russell Vought could expand power of Trump's budget office
Jan 17, 2025 · A Senate committee questioned Vought this week on his previous tenure as director of the Office of Management and Budget, which included withholding military aid to Ukraine, an issue that led to Trump's first impeachment. The Government Accountability Office in 2020 concluded that OMB violated the law.
Russell Vought's Ukraine aid stance - ABC7 Southwest Florida
Jan 15, 2025 · Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, declined Wednesday to fully commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S....
Russell Vought, Project 2025 co-author, grilled in Senate …
Jan 15, 2025 · Democrats grilled Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President-elect Trump’s next budget chief, for his ties to Project 2025 and the powers of the executive branch as senators weighed his...