Bloomberg Talks Republican Senator Ron Johnson Talks Russian Sanctions, Federal Employee Pay
Oct 23, 2025
In this conversation, Ron Johnson, a Republican U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, shares his insights on pressing national issues. He debates the timing of voting on secondary sanctions against Russia and critiques the ongoing government shutdown. Johnson advocates for the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure federal employees get paid despite the standoff. He also presents his Eliminate Shutdowns Act proposal to prevent future disruptions. His commentary highlights frustrations with the current appropriations process and the need for effective governance.
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Trump Seeking Peace Through Pressure
- Senator Ron Johnson says President Trump prefers peace and is using economic pressure as leverage with Putin.
- Johnson frames the president as a non-wartime leader who pursues negotiated outcomes backed by strength.
Ukraine Conflict Likely Ends In Negotiation
- Johnson calls Vladimir Putin a war criminal and says the war won’t end with outright defeat, implying negotiation is inevitable.
- He warns the current bloody stalemate is untenable and a negotiated settlement is the only realistic path.
Use Rolling 14-Day Funding To Avoid Shutdowns
- Pass the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to create automatic rolling 14-day continuing appropriations for unfunded departments.
- Johnson argues this gives appropriators time to negotiate while preventing hurtful shutdowns.