1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The choice of Russell Vought as the director of the Office of Management and Budget raises significant concerns for our democratic norms and principles. His stance on granting the president unchecked authority to cut federal programs without Congressional approval undermines the constitutionally mandated system of checks and balances. Furthermore, his push for increased presidential control over the Department of Justice jeopardizes the independence of this vital institution. Vought's openness to deploying military forces against civilians during civil unrest is an alarming prospect that threatens our civil liberties. His vision for an imperial presidency with unprecedented powers is antithetical to American values of freedom and limited government. I urge you to carefully consider these troubling positions and vote against Vought's confirmation to safeguard our constitutional republic.