Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut child care. His budget director is scrambling to clarify — Russell Vought | ChamberLight
OMB Director Russell Vought defended President Trump’s FY 2027 budget proposal, which seeks a historic $1.5 trillion in defense spending funded by cuts to Medicaid, child care, and WIC. The hearing highlighted sharp partisan divides over military priorities versus social safety nets.
While most outlets like AP News focus on the trade-off between a $1.5 trillion military boost and cuts to domestic programs, Salon.com emphasizes the "fury" from Democrats over the lack of a formal Iran war cost estimate. Conversely, the Tampa Free Press highlights Vought’s alignment with Republican senators regarding Iran’s untrustworthiness and the impact of inflation.
