In an unexpected hurdle to Donald Trump’s agenda, Republican Senator Ron Johnson stands firm against the president’s latest spending bill, labeling it “immoral” and “grotesque.”
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Johnson, a fiscal conservative, aims to prevent the national deficit from ballooning further.
His stance raises questions about whether GOP colleagues will heed his warning or push the bill through.
Senator Ron Johnson isn’t mincing words when it comes to his feelings about the current spending bill.
Described as “one big, beautiful bill” endorsed by President Trump, Johnson insists it threatens the financial stability of the nation.
He argues that the bill irresponsibly adds trillions to the national deficit, an unforgivable burden for future generations.
On CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Johnson reiterated his commitment to fiscal sanity. He advocates for spending cuts to pre-COVID-19 levels and believes the bill could send shockwaves through bond markets and negatively impact credit ratings.
Johnson doesn’t stand alone; he claims others share his concerns but remain quieter on the issue.
“This is immoral, what us old farts doing to our young people,” he said, cited by CNBC.
The senator’s approach involves splitting the bill into two separate parts: one addressing immediate financial needs like the debt ceiling, and another for a detailed budget analysis.
He sees many federal programs ripe for cuts without affecting essential services, challenging the administration to respond with constructive engagement rather than dismissive rhetoric.
The Congressional Budget Office’s estimation that this bill would add $2.4 trillion to our national debt over the next decade bolsters Johnson’s argument.
As a member of the Senate Budget Committee, he holds potential power to stall the bill, provided other Republican senators back his fiscal philosophy.
The GOP’s narrow majority in the Senate makes his opposition significant.
“This is grotesque, what we’re doing,” Johnson stated.
He remains steadfast despite possible pressure from party leadership to back down.
The senator counts Elon Musk as an unlikely ally, with Musk calling the bill a “disgusting abomination.”
Johnson’s emphasis on generational fairness demonstrates his commitment to prioritizing future fiscal responsibility over immediate political convenience.
In a time where government waste, fraud, and overreach are frequent concerns among American patriots, Johnson calls for serious negotiations to reform the bill.
Whether his words lead to significant changes is yet to be seen, but one thing is clear: the debate surrounding this spending bill is far from settled.
“This is insane what we’re doing,” says @SenRonJohnson of the reconciliation bill and government spending. “Look at the cold, hard facts, and if you do that, you get depressed really fast, and hopefully it’ll cause all of us to act.”https://t.co/dvQBRObSRY
— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) June 4, 2025
