'Self-serving, multimillionaire' Ron Johnson targets Medicare and Social Security

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'Self-serving, multimillionaire' Ron Johnson targets Medicare and Social Security
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'Self-serving, multimillionaire' Ron Johnson targets Medicare and Social Security





Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C., Gage Skidmore



Meaghan Ellis August 03, 2022

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) has suggested that he believes federal programs like Medicare and Social Security should be included in annual budget discussions; an initiative that could ultimately threaten to impact the lives of millions of benefit recipients.

On Tuesday, August 2, the Republican lawmaker made his remarks during an appearance on "The Regular Joe Show." During the discussion, show host Joe Giganti asked Johnson about the PACT Act — which was passed to provide aid for veterans who suffered from exposure to toxic burn pits — as well as the debates surrounding discretionary and mandatory spending.

The Wisconsin lawmaker, who is currently campaigning for a third Senate term, admitted that he seeks to shift the full federal budget toward discretionary spending. The proposed change would include Social Security and Medicare, programs he believes need to be re-evaluated and restructured......................................


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