Even conservative senators should find Vought problematic. Senators are wary of presidential appointees who hold views outside the spectrum of the political mainstream, and Vought fits this definition neatly.

Russell Vought is reportedly the president-elect Donald Trump's choice to again become the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.

If confirmed, Vought will be in charge of overseeing the White House budget and putting Trump’s policies into action across executive divisions.