Deficit spending is always a hot-button issue, and Johnson’s criticism taps into broader debates about how much debt is too much. If his numbers hold up, this could fuel opposition to the bill—especially among fiscal conservatives who already worry about unsustainable spending. It’s a classic clash between policy goals and budget realities.

Sen. Ron Johnson is opposing the House version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, arguing that it will increase the national deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade.

Senator Ron Johnson is pushing back against the House's proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," claiming it would balloon the national deficit by a staggering $4 trillion over the next ten years. He’s framing it as fiscally irresponsible, even if the bill’s supporters argue it has other benefits.

Sen. Johnson: House bill 'actually increases' deficit

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