What is the amount of USAID funds allocated for Russell Vought's security detail?

$15 million from remaining USAID operating funds is being allocated to pay the U.S. Marshals Service for Russell Vought's protection through the end of 2026.

Why was the security detail for Russell Vought needed?

A 26-year-old Maryland man, Colin Demarco, was arrested for attempted murder after approaching Vought's home in January wearing gloves and a surgical mask, as captured on a Ring doorbell camera.

What role did Russell Vought play in USAID's dismantling?

As OMB Director and Project 2025 architect, Vought oversaw the dismantling of USAID, leaving about 100 staff to close operations by September, resulting in tens of thousands of federal job losses and cuts to disease-fighting programs.

What criticisms have been raised about using USAID funds for Vought's security?

Critics highlight the irony of using funds from the dismantled USAID, which cut disease-fighting programs for HIV, polio, and malaria potentially causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, to fund Vought's personal security detail.

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OMB Director Allocates USAID Funds For His Security Detail

OMB Director Russell Vought is having $15 million from remaining USAID funds pay U.S. Marshals protection amid his role in dismantling the agency and an attempted murder arrest.

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Documents show the Office of Management and Budget is allocating $15 million from remaining USAID operating funds to pay the U.S. Marshals Service for Russell Vought's protection.

The move is notable because Vought helped dismantle USAID, leaving around 100 staff to close out operations by September while he oversees the agency's closeout.

A 26-year-old Maryland man, Colin Demarco, is facing attempted murder charges after approaching Vought's home in January and being captured on a Ring doorbell camera wearing gloves and a surgical mask.

Vought oversaw tens of thousands of federal job losses, USAID cuts to disease-fighting programs, and Atul Gawande said those cuts will contribute to hundreds of thousands of deaths, two-thirds of them children.

Reports say the $15 million covers protection through roughly the end of 2026 to the end of the year, and the Marshals Service said it could offer protection to executive branch members who face threats.

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: $15 million from remaining USAID operating funds is being allocated to pay the U.S. Marshals Service for Russell Vought's protection through the end of 2026.
Sources:
The New Republic
: A 26-year-old Maryland man, Colin Demarco, was arrested for attempted murder after approaching Vought's home in January wearing gloves and a surgical mask, as captured on a Ring doorbell camera.
Sources:
Mother Jones
: As OMB Director and Project 2025 architect, Vought oversaw the dismantling of USAID, leaving about 100 staff to close operations by September, resulting in tens of thousands of federal job losses and cuts to disease-fighting programs.
Sources:
The Independent
: Critics highlight the irony of using funds from the dismantled USAID, which cut disease-fighting programs for HIV, polio, and malaria potentially causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, to fund Vought's personal security detail.
Sources:
The New Republic