Democrats Boycott Vote on Trump Budget Nominee Vought
Despite a Democratic boycott citing concerns over his threats to democracy and role in controversial policy decisions, Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, advanced through the Senate budget committee with unanimous Republican support. Vought’s nomination now proceeds to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Democrats highlighted Vought’s involvement in a temporary federal funding freeze and his affiliation with Project 2025, a conservative initiative aiming to reshape the government. The party characterized Vought as unfit for office.
John Q. Hosedrinker