Senator Johnson Leads GOP Revolt Against Spending Bill | JQJO

Senator Ron Johnson is leading the opposition against the House-passed tax and spending bill, citing its deficit-expanding impacts. Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, is demanding significant changes, despite acknowledging the unlikelihood of splitting the bill. While he supports President Trump, he criticizes the bill as "false advertising." His opposition, along with other fiscal conservatives like Sens. Paul, Lee, and Scott, puts pressure on GOP leaders who must balance conservative concerns with maintaining centrist support to pass the legislation. GOP leadership remains confident they can secure the necessary votes.