In a major obstacle to the MAGA agenda, Republican Senator Ron Johnson tears into the proposed GOP spending package supported by President Donald Trump, calling it “immoral” and “grotesque.”
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His comments underline the fiscal irresponsibility and potential consequences of such a bill.
Senator Ron Johnson, a staunch fiscal conservative, is raising alarm bells over a proposed GOP budget bill that could balloon the national deficit.
Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill promises to add trillions to the country’s debt, a move Johnson finds unacceptable.
Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on June 4th, 2025, Johnson expressed grave concerns about the negative impacts such government spending could have on future generations.
The “big, beautiful” budget bill aims to boost national spending, but Johnson insists it needs severe cuts.
As the deficit marches toward a potential $2.6 trillion by the mid-2030s if the bill passes, Johnson’s opposition gains traction.
The increasing national debt threatens to damage bond markets and credit ratings due to its extensive borrowing and spending.
Johnson’s proposed solution involves splitting the bill into two parts.
One would address immediate needs such as raising the debt ceiling and extending crucial tax cuts.
The other would engage in a detailed budget analysis to identify and eliminate wasteful spending. Johnson is not alone; he claims quiet support from other GOP senators, though they are less vocal.
“This is grotesque, what we’re doing,” Sen. Ron Johnson insisted, cited by CNBC.
A member of the Senate Budget Committee, Johnson could potentially block the passage of this spending package.
Despite potential pressure from Republican leadership and looming deadlines, he has remained unequivocal in his stance.
He criticizes the bill for its tactic of bundling necessary and controversial provisions, seeing it as a coercion method to ensure its passage.
Johnson describes the current fiscal approach as unethical, transferring wealth from the young to the old.
His criticism of the Trump-endorsed budget legislation has drawn the attention of influential figures, including Elon Musk, who referred to the bill as a “disgusting abomination.”
Johnson believes there are enough like-minded Republican senators to block the bill.
“This is immoral what us old farts are doing to our young people. This is grotesque what we’re doing. We need to own up to that. This is our moment. I can’t accept this scenario. I can’t accept it, so I won’t vote for it unless we are serious about fixing it,” Johnson stated.
Sen. Ron Johnson rips into 'immoral' GOP spending bill: 'I can't accept it' https://t.co/g8JVcvRZpv
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Johnson maintains he won’t support the bill’s passage unless significant changes are made.
As the nation watches, the question remains whether party leadership and the President will heed Johnson’s warnings and work towards a fiscally responsible resolution.
