I am writing to express my strong opposition to the nomination of Russell Vought as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). My concerns stem from his significant involvement with the Heritage Foundation and his co-authorship of Project 2025, both of which promote policies that I believe are rooted in white supremacist ideologies and threaten the foundational principles of our democracy.
Russell Vought has been deeply associated with the Heritage Foundation, having served as Vice President of its sister organization, Heritage Action for America. He is also a prominent contributor to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a comprehensive plan that seeks to reshape the federal government to align with far-right ideologies. This project advocates for policies that would undermine civil rights, dismantle critical government agencies, and erode the separation of church and state.
The Heritage Foundation has a documented history of promoting policies that perpetuate systemic racism and white supremacy. From its early days, the organization has been involved in efforts that blend libertarian economics with Christian nationalism, often weaponizing issues of race and gender to advance its agenda. This history raises significant concerns about the underlying intentions of the policies it promotes.
Project 2025, co-authored by Vought, outlines a vision for the federal government that includes replacing nonpartisan civil servants with political appointees loyal to a specific ideology, thereby undermining the merit-based civil service system. It also proposes policies that would roll back civil rights protections, particularly affecting marginalized communities, and seeks to infuse government operations with specific religious values, challenging the constitutional principle of separation of church and state.
Vought’s personal views further exacerbate these concerns. He has been described as a Christian nationalist, advocating for the infusion of Christian beliefs into government and society. He has also expressed support for expanding presidential authority in ways that could undermine democratic checks and balances.
Given these factors, I firmly believe that Russell Vought’s appointment as Director of the OMB would pose a significant threat to the principles of equality, justice, and democratic governance that our nation strives to uphold. His track record suggests a propensity to implement policies that could deepen systemic inequalities and erode the foundational structures of our government.
I urge you to oppose his nomination and to advocate for a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to upholding the values of inclusivity, equity, and democratic integrity in the management of our nation’s budget and administrative policies.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.
First sent on February 4 by Elizabeth
