DrWebThe ‘Grim Reaper’ of the Government Shutdown – The New York Times
Russell T. Vought spent years drawing up plans to expand presidential power and shrink federal bureaucracy. Credit…Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesOct. 6, 2025, 6:00 a.m. ET, Hosted by Natalie Kitroeff, Featuring Coral Davenport, Produced by Rob SzypkoCaitlin O’KeefeCarlos Prieto and Anna Foley, Edited by Lisa Chow
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During the continuing government shutdown, President Trump has posted memes depicting Russel T. Vought, the White House budget director, as the grim reaper.
Coral Davenport, a Washington correspondent for The Times, explains how Mr. Vought, a once obscure official, has become one of the most influential figures in Washington.
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Coral Davenport, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, focusing on the Trump administration’s dismantling of federal rules.
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Background Reading
- Mr. Vought has exerted his influence over nearly every corner of President Trump’s Washington with his command of the levers of the federal budget.
- Both parties are resigned to deadlock as the government shutdown takes hold.
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