1. United States
2. Mont.
3. Letter

The confirmation of Russell Vought as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget would be a concerning step for our nation. As Senator Andy Kim stated, Vought believes in concentrating immense power solely in the executive branch, undermining vital checks and balances. His past tenure was marred by efforts to enable corruption and unethical conduct. Appointing him again would signal an alarming embrace of such abuses of power. Furthermore, Vought has championed draconian budget cuts that would devastate essential services like rural healthcare and infrastructure. At a time when many communities are struggling, we need responsible leadership focused on uplifting all Americans, not reckless austerity that enriches the few at the expense of the many. I urge you to stand firm against Vought's confirmation and insist on an OMB Director committed to transparency, ethics, and policies that prioritize the needs of the people over special interests. We must reject any efforts to consolidate power and erode democratic norms.