Russell Vought

The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:

Personal Freedom (25 points): Support for individual rights in personal choices, including medical freedom, privacy, and bodily autonomy.
Economic Freedom (25 points): Advocacy for a free-market economy, low taxation, and minimal government interference in business.
Limited Government (25 points): Commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, limiting regulatory power, and upholding states’ rights.
Non-Intervention (25 points): Opposition to unnecessary foreign entanglements, support for a non-interventionist foreign policy, and minimal military presence abroad.

Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI

Office of Management and Budget Director

Status: Confirmed by Campaign

Liberty Score: 55

Warhawk Status: Neutral

Liberty Score Assessment:

Personal Freedom (10/25): Russell Vought has advocated for policies that emphasize traditional values, which may involve government intervention in personal matters, potentially limiting individual liberties.
Economic Freedom (15/25): Vought supports reducing government spending and regulations, aligning with Libertarian principles of economic freedom. However, his approach includes significant restructuring of federal agencies, which may lead to increased executive control over economic policies.
Limited Government (5/25): Vought’s involvement in Project 2025 advocates for consolidating executive power and reclassifying federal civil service positions to political appointments, indicating a preference for expanding government control rather than limiting it.
Non-Intervention (10/25): While primarily focused on domestic policy, Vought’s proposals include using military force against protesters if deemed necessary, suggesting a willingness to support government intervention in civil matters.

Bio:

Russell Vought has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to return as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, a position he previously held from 2020 to 2021. Vought played a significant role in crafting Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government. His prior tenure at OMB was marked by efforts to reduce government spending and implement regulatory reforms. Vought’s reappointment signals a commitment to advancing conservative fiscal policies and streamlining government operations.

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Career Highlights:

Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2020–2021): Led initiatives to cut federal spending and reduce regulatory burdens.
Deputy Director of OMB (2018–2020): Assisted in overseeing the development of the federal budget and management of executive branch agencies.
Contributor to Project 2025: Co-authored a policy framework aimed at restructuring the federal government to align with conservative principles.
Founder of the Center for Renewing America: Established an organization focused on combating critical race theory and promoting conservative policies.

About the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Role:

The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is responsible for developing the President’s budget, overseeing the performance of federal agencies, and coordinating the administration’s regulatory policies. This role involves ensuring that agency programs are consistent with the President’s policies and that resources are allocated efficiently. Vought’s experience and policy positions suggest a focus on reducing government spending, implementing regulatory reforms, and advancing conservative fiscal policies.