Trump budget chief Vought to tell GOP senators $175B for border security needed ‘immediately’

President Trump’s newly sworn-in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought is set to make a significant push for border security funding during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday. Vought will emphasize the urgent need for $175 billion to address border security concerns and continue rolling back Biden-era immigration policies.

According to a senior administration official who spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital, Vought will stress the necessity of additional resources to secure the border effectively and enforce immigration laws. The administration is facing a shortfall in funds due to the extensive efforts taken by Trump to address illegal immigration. To sustain these efforts and carry out operations nationwide, it is imperative to replenish the resources.

During his presentation to GOP senators, Vought will outline the specific requirements for robust and sustained border security and immigration enforcement. The proposed funding would support the ramping up of personnel across agencies, expanding detention capacity, and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” program. Additionally, it would cover border wall construction, deployment of innovative surveillance technology, deportation of migrants, military support for deportation operations, and bolstering the Coast Guard’s role in border enforcement.

Moreover, the funding would provide state and local governments with the necessary financial and operational resources to manage the consequences of large-scale illegal immigration. Vought will convey these critical points to Republican senators during the lunch meeting, emphasizing the $175 billion topline request that has already been included in Senate Committee on the Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham’s reconciliation bill.

This push for increased border security funding comes at a crucial time as the administration seeks to address ongoing challenges at the border and maintain the momentum of Trump’s immigration policies. The meeting with Republican senators is expected to be a pivotal moment in advancing the administration’s priorities on border security and immigration enforcement.