Russell Vought

Russell Vought, co-author of Project 2025 and a key figure in the GOP, dives into secret recordings that link Trump to upcoming political ambitions. The conversation touches on the heartbreaking realities of the Gaza conflict and critiques the hypocrisy in pro-life rhetoric amidst civilian casualties. Vought humorously remarks on Trump’s bizarre Tic Tac analogy for inflation, juxtaposed with serious discussions about the disconnect between political narratives and everyday struggles faced by voters, especially women regarding reproductive rights.

Russell Vought, former head of Trump's Office of Management and Budget, passionately discusses his views on 'radical constitutionalism,' advocating for presidential power to dismantle federal agencies. Damon Linker, a political science lecturer, provides insight into how Vought's ideas could provoke a constitutional crisis. They explore the impact of executive authority on independent agencies, the complex relationship between judicial oversight and presidential power, and the potential shifts in American governance stemming from Vought's radical interpretations.