During his confirmation hearing, Russell Vought emphasized the need to uphold the law while expressing Trump's desire to amend spending control provisions in the Impoundment Control Act.
Vought faced scrutiny from lawmakers over past military aid decisions and expressed that he would not preempt the incoming administration's policy responses regarding aid to Ukraine.
Sen. Blumenthal expressed concern, stating he was astonished that Vought seemed to suggest the president could operate outside the law concerning military aid to Ukraine.
Vought highlighted the importance of fiscal accountability, indicating potential spending cuts in discretionary social programs to tackle the national debt exceeding $28 trillion.
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