Russell Vogt

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

An Office of Management and Budget official involved in implementing Project 2025 and administrative changes to federal government operations. Mentioned in podcast discussions regarding alleged misuse of congressional appropriations and funds, as well as stated goals to reduce government size through affecting federal employees. Discussed in context of Christian nationalist policy initiatives and their impacts on federal institutions.

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IHIP News Letters from an American Autocracy in America

Episode Appearances

IHIP News · Mar 1, 2026

Hegseth's Pastor Claims He's "A Friend to P*dophiles" and Project 2026 Targets Women

“Christian nationalist implementing Project 2025 at record speed; described as philanderer”

Project 2025 and Project 2026 policy blueprintsChristian nationalism and religious extremism in governmentPurity culture and abstinence-only education

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Letters from an American · Feb 17, 2026

February 16, 2026

“Office of Management and Budget Director who withheld congressional appropriations and allegedly misused funds for security”

Presidential Trademark and Licensing StrategyExecutive Branch Conflicts of InterestCryptocurrency Deals and Foreign Investment

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Autocracy in America · Jan 30, 2026

Dismantling Public Service

“Office of Management and Budget official who explicitly stated goal to traumatize federal bureaucrats and reduce government size”

Civil Service Reform Act and merit-based hiring principlesPendleton Act and spoils system historyExecutive order authority and constitutional limits

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