Washington Week with The Atlantic

Russell Vought and his role in expanding executive power

Season 2025 Episode 40 | 14m 05s

Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of the key architects of Project 2025. He's now taking a key role in the Trump administration's attempt to transform the government. The panel discusses his moves and motivations.

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