Sen. Johnson on Pentagon Spending, FISA, Reconciliation
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, criticizes the high cost and inefficiency of U.S. military spending - saying the country is "getting ripped off" - but ultimately backs the administration's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for FY 2027. He also supports the president's call for a clean extension of FISA, though says he prefers a shorter timeline to allow for reforms. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
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