Event Brief
Trump aide gets $15M security detail from slashed funds
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Russell Vought's $15M security detail funded by cuts to USAID, raising concerns over government efficiency.
WHO: Russell Vought
WHAT: Receiving a $15 million security detail
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To protect him after spearheading government cuts
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