Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of the ultra-conservative Project 2025, made waves recently by advocating for mass federal layoffs during the government shutdown. Here is everything you need to know about the right-wing policymaker.
Role In Trump’s Cabinet: One that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time
Credentials: White
Ethnic Background: No
Type Of Christianity Preached: Compulsory
Biggest Pet Peeve: Others’ free will
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus starves the masses
Nickname Around Office: “Shut the fuck up, Russ”
Biggest mistake: Accidentally fired himself while blindly slashing federal workforce
Best Part Of Day: Sneaking whiff of Kristi Noem’s hair
