Oppose Nomination of Russell Vought as OMB Director

I urge you to oppose the confirmation of Russell Vought as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). His leadership would endanger democratic governance, as demonstrated by his role in Project 2025, a radical blueprint to expand executive power while dismantling independent institutions. As a key architect of Project 2025, Vought advocates replacing nonpartisan civil servants with political loyalists, stripping independent agencies of authority, and centralizing power in the presidency. These proposals directly threaten checks and balances, weakening Congress and the judiciary’s ability to hold the executive accountable. During his previous tenure at OMB, Vought demonstrated a willingness to politicize budgetary decisions, most notably in withholding congressionally approved aid to Ukraine. If confirmed, he would likely defund critical agencies and programs to align with ideological goals rather than serve the public interest. The OMB is central to responsible governance, ensuring budgets reflect national priorities rather than partisan agendas. Vought’s plans would erode democratic institutions, empower authoritarian governance, and undermine public trust. A vote for his confirmation would sadly associate you with his extreme policies and questionable actions. I urge you to reject his nomination and protect the integrity of our democratic institutions.