Ron Johnson Predicts GOP Senators Will Put Up Roadblock To ‘Stop The Process’ On Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said Sunday on CNN that he believes there will be enough GOP members to halt President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” until their concerns are addressed.

Despite Trump pushing Republicans to pass his budget reconciliation package, some GOP lawmakers have remained unconvinced. While on “State of the Union,” host Jake Tapper asked the lawmaker if he could give a number on how many GOP members are willing to push back against the bill.

“So, we’re out of time, but I’m just wondering if you could just give me a number, how many other Republican senators do you think share your concerns and are willing to work to make major changes to this bill?” Tapper asked.

“I think we have enough to stop the process until the president gets serious about spending reduction and reducing the deficit,” Johnson responded.

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” narrowly passed the House on Thursday by just one vote, 215-214-1. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio joined Democrats in voting “no,” with House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris voting “present.”

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Prior to noting how GOP senators would have enough support to block the bill, Tapper had asked Johnson “how determined” he is going to be to advocate for GOP members to block the bill unless there are “major changes.”

“This is our moment. We have witnessed an unprecedented level of increased spending, 58% since 2019, other than World War II. This is our only chance to reset that to a reasonable pre-pandemic level of spending,” Johnson said. “Again, I think you can do it, and the spending that we would eliminate, people wouldn’t even notice.”