#Project Budget Management

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Multiple groups call on Senate to reject Vought nomination

Groups oppose Trump's nominee for OMB director

[justinspoliticalcorner]

John Knefel at MMFA:

A new memo issued by the Trump administration directing the federal government to temporarily cease disbursing billions of dollars in funds appears to draw on arguments made by Russ Vought, the president’s selectee to run the Office of Management and Budget. Vought was a primary architect of Project 2025, a sprawling effort organized by The Heritage Foundation to provide policy and staffing recommendations for President Donald Trump’s second term. In addition to that role, Vought is also the founder of the Center for Renewing America, a MAGA-aligned think tank that has spent over a year arguing that the president can unilaterally refuse to spend funds allocated by Congress, an authority known as the impoundment power that was severely curtailed by Congress in 1974.

The new Trump administration memo was issued by Matthew Vaeth, acting director of OMB pending Vought’s confirmation vote. The document calls for federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.”  “The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve,” the memo states. Although the two-page memo doesn’t use the term impoundment, law professor Steve Vladeck argued that the Trump administration is claiming “the unilateral power to at least temporarily ‘impound’ tens of billions of dollars of appropriated funds—in direct conflict with Congress’s constitutional power of the purse, and in even more flagrant violation of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.” The existence of the document was first reported by journalist Marisa Kabas and later confirmed by The Washington Post and The New York Times. (OMB issued a follow-up memo claiming the freeze does “not apply across-the-board” and withheld funds are “not an impoundment under the Impoundment Control Act.”)

The direct effects of the memo are unknown given its scope and vagueness, but they could be detrimental even if the pause is short-lived.

“Experts said the memo as written was poised to bring a rapid halt to scores of federal functions, from assistance to homeless shelters to financial aid for college students,” the Post reported. “Health grants distributed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state aid for disaster reconstruction, might face delays.” The memo appears to exempt Social Security and Medicare recipients, and it says the halt “does not include assistance provided directly to individuals.” It isn’t clear whether Medicaid recipients will be affected, although some early reports indicated that payments had been disrupted.

Project 2025 architect Russ Vought had his handprints all over the federal funding freeze.

See Also:

HuffPost: The 50-Year-Old Law Trump Is Challenging To Create Chaos

The Guardian: Trump move to pause federal loans and grants rooted in Project 2025

Ahmed Baba: Trump’s Funding Freeze Power Grab Causes Chaos And Legal Firestorm

[ivygorgon]

An open letter to the U.S. Senate

Vote NO on Project 2025 author Russell Vought for OMB!

9,081 so far! Help us get to 10,000 signers!

I’m a constituent writing to say that I’m outraged that Trump is working with Elon Musk to shut down the functions of our federal government. I’m also furious about the attempts to “freeze” federal spending. And I know that all of this goes straight back to Trump’s nominee for OMB Director, Russell Vought. If confirmed, moreover, I know that Vought will further enable Trump’s and Musk’s unconstitutional power grab.

Vought has made it clear in his confirmation hearings that his allegiance is to Trump and not to our Constitution. If he is put in charge of OMB, he will greenlight Trump and Musk’s coup which would cause devastating harm to millions of people in our communities.

Please stand up against Trump’s assault on our democracy. I expect the Senator to call for Vought’s nomination to be withdrawn and to vote NO if his confirmation moves forward. Remember that you work for us. Thanks.

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The Forgotten (Don't Look in the Basement, 1973)

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[polliantics]

Russell Vought Causing Problems For America

Russell Vought is a significant but often behind-the-scenes political figure in the American conservative movement, particularly known for his role in shaping far-right policy and governance strategies. Here's a breakdown of who he is, his influence, and criticisms about the harm or problems he is seen as causing in America:

🧾 Who Is Russell Vought?

Former Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Donald Trump (2019–2021).

Founder and President of the Center for Renewing America (CRA), a think tank advocating for Christian nationalist and hard-right policies.

Major Influencer of Project 2025, a roadmap created by the Heritage Foundation and allies to reshape the federal government if Trump (or a similar candidate) returns to power.

🚨 Ways He's Viewed as Causing Harm or Problems

1. Christian Nationalist Policy Agenda

Vought is a major advocate for integrating religious ideology into governance. His public statements and policy proposals push for:

Prioritizing Christian values in public institutions.

Reframing the separation of church and state.

Undermining protections for religious minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

📍 Example: He has claimed that America is “a Christian nation” and must be governed as such, which critics argue leads to marginalization of non-Christian citizens and an erosion of pluralistic democracy.

2. Project 2025 and “Unitary Executive” Power

Vought’s involvement in Project 2025 promotes giving massive power to the president, including:

Purging career civil servants and replacing them with loyalists.

Weakening checks and balances (e.g., DOJ independence, regulatory agencies).

Centralizing power in the executive branch.

📍 Impact: Critics warn this could lead to authoritarian governance, politicized law enforcement, and dismantling of democratic norms.

3. Anti-Trans and Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Vought’s Center for Renewing America promotes model legislation and narratives targeting transgender people and LGBTQ+ rights, including:

Opposing gender-affirming care.

Promoting bans on drag performances and inclusive education.

Encouraging policies that stigmatize queer people as a threat to children or society.

📍 Harm: These efforts fuel moral panic and social hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leading to increased discrimination and mental health issues.

4. Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Policy

Vought has pushed extreme immigration measures such as:

Mass deportations.

Ending birthright citizenship.

Drastically reducing legal immigration.

📍 Impact: These stances contribute to racialized fear-mongering and could severely disrupt communities and families if implemented.

5. Disinformation and Culture War Framing

Vought’s strategies often rely on:

Rebranding civil rights movements as Marxist or un-American.

Portraying diversity and equity programs as existential threats.

Elevating “wokeness” as the main enemy of America.

📍 Impact: This intensifies polarization, creates scapegoats, and diverts focus from real socioeconomic challenges.

💬 Critics Say:

Russell Vought's influence is part of a broader push to erode democratic institutions under the guise of “restoring America,” while promoting an exclusionary, theocratic vision. His policy goals and frameworks are seen by many legal scholars, civil rights groups, and watchdog organizations as undermining the Constitution and harming vulnerable populations.

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[mintowls]

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[sharpstake]

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