Political Profile: Russell Vought

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of the ultra-conservative Project 2025, made waves recently by advocating for mass federal layoffs during the government shutdown. Here is everything you need to know about the right-wing policymaker. Role In Trump’s Cabinet: One that didn’t seem like a big deal […] The post Political Profile: Russell Vought appeared first on The Onion.

Oct 14, 2025 - 16:00
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Political Profile: Russell Vought

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of the ultra-conservative Project 2025, made waves recently by advocating for mass federal layoffs during the government shutdown. Here is everything you need to know about the right-wing policymaker.

Role In Trump’s Cabinet: One that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time

Credentials: White

Ethnic Background: No

Type Of Christianity Preached: Compulsory

Biggest Pet Peeve: Others’ free will

Favorite Bible Story: Jesus starves the masses

Nickname Around Office: “Shut the fuck up, Russ”

Biggest mistake: Accidentally fired himself while blindly slashing federal workforce

Best Part Of Day: Sneaking whiff of Kristi Noem’s hair

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