Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Trump, joined Steve Bannon on Thursday’s WarRoom to announce a historic victory: the Senate passed a $9 billion rescission package, marking the first successful rollback of federal spending authority in decades. The move sets the stage for ongoing efforts to dismantle the “uniparty” approach to bloated, bipartisan appropriations and restore the constitutional balance of power between Congress and the Executive Branch.

Vought and Bannon call on the American public to support further rescissions and stand behind the constitutional vision President Trump is implementing.

Quick Clip:

RUSS VOUGHT: For decades, defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting was just talk.

Now, thanks to Trump’s leadership, we’re on the 1-yard line to pull its funding for two straight years.@russvought pic.twitter.com/NWcfM9z5BK

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) July 17, 2025

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Bannon welcomed Vought to discuss what both called a "historic” turning point in U.S. fiscal governance. The Senate had just passed a $9 billion rescission package proposed by President Trump, marking the first such success since the Reagan era.

"This is the return of using rescissions that can actually pass on a majority basis,” Vought said, highlighting that such actions typically require 60 votes in the Senate. Still, under this maneuver, a simple majority suffices. "We tried to do it in the first term, and it failed in the Senate. This is a return to that.”

The rescission targets, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, reflect longstanding conservative priorities. Vought emphasized the strategic nature of beginning with a relatively modest $9 billion: "It’s only 9 billion dollars because we wanted to restore the process… We wanted to make it as hard to vote for as possible,” he explained, citing how deeply entrenched interests oppose spending cuts, primarily among appropriators.

Bannon underscored the symbolic and strategic importance: "This is a historic day. Nine billion dollars, but it’s a start.” He further emphasized that the victory required intense effort by the Trump administration and allies like Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri, who was praised for "spending the whole day on the floor, beating back amendments constantly.”

The package is expected to pass the House imminently. "We are now on the one-yard line with another House vote,” Vought said. "This is a critical change. It didn’t impact the public broadcasting defund—so that stays in. We’re on the path to defund it two years straight.”

Beyond the numbers, the conversation focused on reclaiming the executive authority enshrined in Article II of the Constitution. Vought argued that post-Watergate reforms—especially the 1974 Impoundment Control Act—unconstitutionally shifted power from the presidency to Congress. "All the president is doing is restoring our constitutional system to what it was at the founding,” Vought said. "He doesn’t let this town change him. He changes this town.”

Bannon and Vought both emphasized that this is only the beginning. "Will you roll out additional rescission packages?” Bannon asked. "Yes, absolutely,” Vought responded. "One is likely to come very soon. Stay tuned on that front.”

They also raised the possibility of impoundments—presidential refusals to spend appropriated funds—as a next step. "It’s very much on the table,” Vought said, confirming that the administration is exploring all executive tools to reduce the deficit and shrink the bureaucracy.

Throughout the conversation, both men called on the public to remain engaged. Bannon directly appealed to the War Room audience: "This is the fight. Russ Vought and President Trump are doing what no one’s done in decades. The uniparty is in shock. They need your support.”

Vought added: "We’re restoring the constitutional balance. But we need Americans to keep the pressure on. This is how we get rid of woke and weaponized government and pass on a solvent nation to our children.”

Call to Action:

Support the rescission packages publicly and vocally.

Back allies like Senator Eric Schmitt who are fighting on the Senate floor.

Follow Russ Vought (@RussVought47) and stay informed.

Pressure elected officials to uphold executive authority and restore constitutional spending practices.

As Bannon closed, he reminded the audience: "Historic days don’t just happen. They’re made—with strategy, grit, and the American people behind them.”

For more context, watch Russ Vought on Thursday’s WarRoom:

HISTORIC VICTORY: Russ Vought Applauds Trump Admin As Defund Of Public Broadcasting Nears Fruition