Sen. Ron Johnson Rejects Trump GOP Spending Bill Citing Trillions Added

Republican Senator Ron Johnson has strongly criticized President Donald Trump's proposed tax-and-spending bill, labeling it as "immoral" and "grotesque" for its potential to add trillions to the national deficit and mortgage the future of younger generations. Johnson, a vocal fiscal hawk, has vowed to vote against the bill unless major changes are made, advocating for splitting the legislation into parts to prioritize preserving tax relief and addressing urgent issues like border defense by the July 4 deadline. The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill will add an average of $2.2 to $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, a scenario Johnson and other critics find unacceptable. Despite Trump's insistence on passing the agenda as a single package, Johnson stresses the importance of acting now, calling the moment a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to rein in spending and avoid automatic tax increases. With Republicans holding a narrowly divided Senate, Johnson's opposition alongside a few others could jeopardize the bill's passage unless leadership takes their concerns seriously. He emphasizes that the party cannot simply pressure dissenting senators into compliance and must acknowledge the gravity of the fiscal situation.