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Russ Vought ran OMB under Trump the first time, and hopefully will again. Here’s what he learned about how the deep state actually works.
Russ Vought ran OMB under Trump the first time, and hopefully will again. Here’s what he learned about how the deep state actually works.
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Russell Vought, who served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Donald Trump, has been a vocal critic of the federal bureaucracy, often referred to as the “deep state.”
- Advocate for Reducing Bureaucratic Power: Vought has consistently criticized the entrenched federal bureaucracy, arguing that it obstructs the implementation of the president’s agenda. Salon
- Implementation of Schedule F: During his tenure, he supported the creation of “Schedule F,” a new classification for federal employees that would make it easier to dismiss those in policy-related positions, aiming to curb bureaucratic resistance.
- Post-Administration Initiatives: After leaving the OMB, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, focusing on combating what he perceives as bureaucratic overreach and promoting conservative policies. Wikipedia
- Project 2025 Involvement: He has been involved in Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation-led initiative aimed at preparing for a potential future conservative administration by reshaping the federal government to reduce bureaucratic influence. PBS
- Critique of Civil Service Protections: Vought has argued that existing civil service protections make it difficult to remove federal employees who oppose the administration’s policies, advocating for reforms to address this issue.
- Emphasis on Loyalty: He has emphasized the need for federal employees to be aligned with the president’s agenda, suggesting that disloyalty within the bureaucracy undermines effective governance.
- Support for Executive Authority: Vought supports expanding executive authority to implement policy changes more swiftly, viewing bureaucratic resistance as a hindrance to necessary reforms.
- Public Statements on the Deep State: He has publicly referred to the “deep state” as a significant obstacle to conservative policy implementation, calling for measures to dismantle its influence.
- Advocacy for Structural Reforms: Vought has proposed structural changes within federal agencies to reduce bureaucratic inertia and increase responsiveness to elected leadership.
- Continued Influence in Conservative Circles: Through his post-OMB initiatives, Vought remains an influential figure in conservative efforts to reform the federal bureaucracy and diminish what he perceives as deep state interference.
