Russell Vought diverted $15M in global health funds to pay for his personal security, drawing criticism amid USAID's planned shutdown.

Russell Vought, former head of the Office of Management and Budget under President Trump, is using $15 million in redirected USAID funds—originally meant for global health programs—to pay for a personal security detail of over a dozen U.S. Marshals. The move, reported by Reuters and supported by internal documents, comes amid efforts to dismantle USAID and has drawn criticism for its irony, especially given Vought’s role in cutting international aid. The funds are being pulled from USAID’s operating budget, which is slated for elimination in September. The White House and Vought have not commented on the matter, which adds to broader scrutiny of federal spending practices under the Trump administration.