Russell Vought is 'more dangerous' than Gabbard, Hegseth: Democratic Senator

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) discusses his concerns regarding Donald Trump's Office of Management and Budget nominee, Russell Vought, and what Democrats are doing to push back.

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