Anadolu via Getty ImagesVought is the mastermind behind the Trump administration’s efforts to maximize the president’s power by seizing greater control over federal spending. In the process, he’s been stepping all over Congress’ constitutional role in deciding federal spending levels. AdvertisementOnce the shutdown started, Vought immediately moved to retaliate against Democrats, taking the lapse in appropriations as free rein to work the president’s will. “Russ Vought has a plan, and that plan is going to succeed in empowering — further empowering Trump,” Lee said. Advertisement“Is it helpful for Russ Vought to announce he’s freezing funding in New York in the middle of all this?

Source: Huffington Post October 02, 2025 23:24 UTC