All articles tagged with #ron johnson
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Senator Ron Johnson intervened by texting then-President Trump to express concerns about the FDA's restrictions on a Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, Elevidys, and its impact on patients, amid ongoing political and pharmaceutical conflicts involving RFK Jr.'s team and the FDA.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hill
Sen. Ron Johnson criticized the large legislative bill supporting Trump's tax cuts and increased defense spending, calling it a 'disgusting abomination,' and expressed agreement with Elon Musk's negative comments about the bill's impact on deficits and social programs.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Semafor
Senator Ron Johnson is leading a conservative push against President Trump's expansive tax and spending bill, citing concerns over increased deficits and fiscal responsibility, and highlighting internal Republican disagreements that could impact the bill's passage.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by WPR
Wisconsin's Senator Ron Johnson leads opposition among Republicans to a major budget bill supported by President Trump, criticizing its impact on the deficit and spending, while other Republicans and Democrats express concerns over its effects on health and social programs. The bill faces potential rejection in the Senate due to intra-party disagreements and its controversial provisions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Former President Donald Trump has selected Ron Johnson as the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico, a move that highlights ongoing diplomatic appointments and changes in international relations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson blamed the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally on the public school system, suggesting that the shooter was a bullied loner from a large school. Speaking at a Moms for Liberty event during the Republican National Convention, Johnson advocated for smaller, one-room schools and homeschooling, while avoiding discussion on security lapses and gun control. Moms for Liberty, known for opposing COVID-19 safety measures and promoting homeschooling, has been labeled an extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Sen. Ron Johnson admitted to reading an outdated version of his speech at the Republican National Convention, which did not account for the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Johnson's speech criticized Democratic policies and emphasized unity under Trump and the GOP. The convention also marked Trump's first public appearance since the attack, where he and Sen. JD Vance were officially nominated as the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Sen. Ron Johnson claimed he delivered the wrong speech at the Republican National Convention, which harshly criticized Democratic policies, due to a teleprompter error. He intended to give a more unifying message but defended his critical remarks, stating it is legitimate to discuss policy differences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson revealed that he delivered the wrong speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error. He shared the intended speech with PBS News, which emphasized unity following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and criticized the Biden administration while promoting Republican values and policies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Sen. Ron Johnson admitted he delivered the wrong speech at the Republican National Convention due to a teleprompter error, which led to a message that contrasted with his intended call for unity and healing. He emphasized the importance of discussing policy differences without personal attacks and reflected on the need for both political leaders to recognize the dangers of partisan division.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Sen. Ron Johnson criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for reintroducing a failed U.S.-Mexico border bill, calling it a "political ploy" to provide Democrats with political cover. Johnson accused Schumer of disingenuous negotiations and claimed the bill's failure was used to criticize Republicans and bolster President Biden's position on border security. The bill was voted down again in the Senate with a 43-50 vote.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, accused Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson of doing Russia's bidding by pushing false narratives about the Bidens' corruption in Ukraine to manipulate the 2020 election. Parnas testified to the House Oversight Committee about a coordinated effort by Trump, Giuliani, and others to spread unvetted information. Johnson's investigation with Sen. Chuck Grassley failed to connect Biden to a crime, but Parnas claimed that Johnson and others understood they were pushing a false narrative. Johnson's spokeswoman dismissed the comments as baseless, while Parnas stated that his work returned zero evidence of the Bidens' corruption connected to Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
CNN's Kaitlan Collins challenged Senator Ron Johnson to provide evidence for his claim that Democrats have also declared themselves electors in multiple states, similar to the 10 Wisconsin Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump. Johnson struggled to back up his claim, stating he was not prepared to provide specific states but insisted it had happened repeatedly. Collins pressed for more information, and Johnson promised to provide it later.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
GOP Senator Ron Johnson was unable to provide any examples when pressed by CNN's Kaitlan Collins to substantiate his claim that Democrats have falsely claimed to be electors in various states. Johnson's comments came in response to questions about Republicans in Wisconsin who falsely claimed to be electors for Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Ten Republicans settled a lawsuit last week brought by Wisconsin's legitimate electors, admitting that Joe Biden won the election and agreeing not to be electors in the future. Johnson complained about Democrats using the courts to harass the Republicans involved, but failed to provide evidence to support his claim that Democrats have done the same.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig criticized the Department of Justice for slow-walking the Hunter Biden investigation, which has been pending for nearly five years. The investigation involves two misdemeanor tax filing charges, a felony tax evasion charge, and a false statement charge over a gun purchase. Honig argued that the investigation should have taken five weeks, not five years, and demanded that the Justice Department close out the case. Senator Ron Johnson also criticized the slow pace of the investigation, especially in contrast to the rapid indictment of former President Trump.