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Collins called the budget office’s funding move an illegal attempt to undermine Congress, while critics cited her vote to confirm its director.
Susan Collins criticized the White House budget office for trying to cancel $810 million in approved funding, but critics pointed out that she had voted to confirm OMB Director Russ Vought. They portrayed her criticism as inconsistent with what Vought had said he would do.
Senator criticized for her earlier vote to confirm the OMB director while objecting to the office’s actions
OMB director whom Collins voted to confirm and whose office was criticized for the funding action
Senator who criticized Senate Republicans over their support for Trump
President whose administration’s budget actions and OMB pick are discussed
Maine Senate candidate who criticized Collins over her vote to confirm Vought
Maine Senate candidate who criticized Collins for voting to confirm the OMB director
The Trump administration announced about $1 billion in cuts to congressionally approved funding, and Collins called the cuts illegal. Left-leaning outlets stress executive power and congressional authority, with one also focusing on criticism of Collins's vote to confirm Russ Vought. Center outlets focus on Collins's legal objection, while the Associated Press also reports the administration's rationale and the GAO's view.
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