Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) consistently appears more united when discussing the “big, beautiful bill,” particularly over its simpler aspects.
“We should really focus on the positives,” he remarked at the start of an interview with Mike Slater.
“We have to ensure there are no automatic tax increases. The House is making strides in addressing the Obamacare issues with Medicaid, which is crucial for children who rely on this program and are at risk,” he continued.
He mentioned, “There are definitely good aspects” of the bill, though he also voiced his worries. He pointed out ongoing concerns about long-term debt and deficits.
Johnson shared that he met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, expressing genuine appreciation for him.
“I know there’s a lot of animosity directed at him, but I like him. He has to tackle challenges that other presidents might avoid. He’s doing a tough job. I think he’s a decent guy. However, I have to emphasize that the deficit curve hasn’t changed yet,” he noted, underscoring his main focus.
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Johnson mentioned his desire for a commitment to “sensible pandemic-level spending and the process to maintain it,” noting openness among leaders to this goal.
He highlighted the difficulty in achieving this, pointing out the presence of “big spenders” in the Republican party, along with their slim majority.
“I understand the challenge. We need to pressure the system. I respect everyone I work with here. The silver lining is that we share a mutual respect. We’re all aiming for the same outcome,” he said.
“It’s frustrating because spending money is easy. Just give us more. Increase teacher funding. Buy elections. But what we’re trying to do is really tough. It’s hard to rein in a government that’s spiraling out of control. But we all want to tackle that challenge,” the senator concluded.
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