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Vought's Trump's hand-picked Director of Management and Budget (OMB)

From The Conversation website--"Who is Project 2025 co-author Russ Vought and what is his influence on Trump?"
"Throughout the campaign, Trump strenuously denied Democrat accusations of having any connection to Project 2025. But a large number of his appointees contributed to the Heritage Foundation’s publication, and numerous Project 2025’s recommendations have quickly been put into action. These include Trump’s high trade tariffs and Doge’s cost-cutting initiatives.

"During his confirmation hearing in the US Senate, Vought reiterated his belief that the White House has authority over federal spending, not Congress. This contradicts article I, section 8, of the US Constitution, which grants Congress the power to tax and spend for the general welfare of the country.

"For the majority of constitutional experts, the executive (the president) may propose a budget, but it is Congress that authorizes it."