Exposed: Unfiltered Views of Trump Advisor Russell Vought’s Plans for a Second Term
ProPublica and Documented have obtained videos of Russell Vought, a key Trump advisor and former director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaking at two private speeches in 2023 and 2024. The videos offer an unfiltered look into Vought’s views and plans for a second Trump administration.
Key Points from Vought’s Speeches
Intent to Defund and Deregulate Federal Agencies
In his speeches, Vought revealed intentions to "shut down the riots" and use the military against domestic protesters. He also expressed a desire to "defund" independent federal agencies and "demonize" career civil servants. Project 2025, an initiative Vought is leading, outlines these plans to roll back regulations aimed atenvironmental protections and other regulations.
Embracing Extreme Rhetoric
Vought has previously advocated for rolling back civil service protections and using executive power to override "Marxist" opponents. He sees himself as a "radical constitutionalist" like Thomas Jefferson, attributing Trump’s "gift of God" candidacy as a way to stop the Democratic Party’s agenda.
Unfiltered Look at MAGA Ideology
In his speeches, Vought compared the 2024 election to historical crises like 1776 and 1860, statements that align with right-wing sentiment and echo Trump’s rhetoric against perceived threats. He also mentioned plans to create a "shadow" office of legal counsel to ensure a Trump presidency would be unfettered by legal opposition.
The Shadow Government in Waiting
Overview of Vouth’s 2024 Speech
Vought’s speech included revealing that he is devoting time to writing executive orders and strategies for a potential second Trump presidency. He talked about needing to prepare for a "post-constitutional regime" and overhauling the legal and administrative roles.
Not candidates, but advocates
Vought indicated that he and his allies within Project 2025 are drafting regulatory measures to establish new rules and have pointed mechanisms to shut down independent agencies to prevent any pushback from a president with far-reaching conservative ambitions.
Preparing for the Future
Priorities Underlined
Vought has called for Republican leaders in places like Florida and Texas to create "red-state sanctuaries" if Trump loses, advocating for states to "kick out all the feds as much as they possibly can."
Relationship with the Federalist Society
Contrary to the view of the Federalist Society as aiding in making powerful judicial appointments, Vought accused them of proliferating the "post-constitutional regime."
The Road Ahead
Exportation of Radical Constitutionalism
For Vought, the differences between the 2024 election and moments of all-out war in American history—1776 and 1860—can’t be overstated. Calling it a gift of God, he asserts the Norwl Trump administration is uniquely poised to carry out necessary changes.
Addressing Political Approach
To deconstruct the Democratic push for "quiet revolution," Vought proposed to calibrate, like never before reinvigorate, Mozart’s perfect ways to change the governance system and break the boundaries of political correctness.
Conclusion
The videos obtained by ProPublica and Documented paint a vivid picture of the ideologies and preparation strategies that shape Trump’s reelection campaign and the future administration. By understanding these affiliations and plans of radical constitutionalism, Americans must remain vigilant in upholding their democratic values and ensuring balanced governance.
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