Russell Vought leads the Office of Management and Budget. In July 2025, what did Vought say about the Impoundment Control Act of 1974?

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In July 2025, Vought publicly stated the Impoundment Control Act was "unconstitutional" and violated presidential Article II powers. He argued the Constitution gives presidents inherent authority to refuse spending money on programs they oppose, regardless of congressional appropriations. This legal theory—rejected by courts since Train v. City of New York (1975)—seeks to overturn 50 years of settled law. Vought coordinated with conservative legal groups to challenge the ICA in court, aiming for a Supreme Court ruling expanding executive power over the purse.

Russell Vought leads the Office of Management and Budget. In July 2025, what did Vought say about the Impoundment Control Act of 1974?

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