‘Trump voters will lose their jobs’: Russell Vought’s new move assailed as ‘criminal act’

Photo: President Trump listens to the OMB Acting Director Russ Vought deliver remarks prior to President Trump signing Executive Orders on Transparency in Federal Guidance and Enforcement Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead via Flickr. Public Domain. Article by Travis Gettys. Raw Story – October 3, 2025.

President Donald Trump’s administration paused billions of dollars in funding for infrastructure projects in another city that rejected him in last year’s election, setting off a cascade of criticism. White House budget director Russell Vought announced $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago infrastructure projects would be placed on hold during the government shutdown, after the administration targeted spending in other cities and states led by Democrats. […]

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