Ron Johnson
A U.S. Senator who is cited for explaining the focus of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' on mandatory spending and highlighting that spending levels on programs like Medicaid are still significantly elevated compared to pre-COVID levels.
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Summary
Ron Johnson, born April 8, 1955, is an American businessman and far-right Republican politician who has served as the senior United States Senator from Wisconsin since 2011. Prior to his political career, he was the CEO of a plastics manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A staunch ally of Donald Trump, Johnson has consistently supported Trump's policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the decision to end DACA, while also promoting claims of fraud regarding the 2020 presidential election. He has expressed skepticism about climate change and spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations. Johnson has advocated for Social Security and Medicare spending to be subject to annual congressional votes and was involved in clarifying the mechanics of the Trump administration's 'Big Beautiful Bill', challenging the Congressional Budget Office's models.
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Extracted Attributes
Born
1955-04-08
Spouse
Jane Curler
Children
3
Education
University of Minnesota (BS)
Full Name
Ronald Harold Johnson
Birthplace
Mankato, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation
Businessman, Politician
Nationality
American
Current Role
Senior United States Senator from Wisconsin
Prior Career
CEO of a polyester and plastics manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Political Party
Republican
Political Stances
Strong supporter of Donald Trump, voted for Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, supported ending DACA, promoted false claims of fraud regarding 2020 presidential election, rejected scientific consensus on climate change, spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations, suggested Social Security and Medicare spending be subject to annual congressional vote.
Timeline
- Born in Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
1955-04-08
- Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in business and accounting. (Source: Wikipedia)
1977
- Married Jane Curler. (Source: Web Search Results)
1977
- First elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent Russ Feingold. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2010
- Began serving as the senior United States Senator from Wisconsin. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2011
- Re-elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Russ Feingold in a rematch. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2016
- Voted for Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2017
- Promoted false claims of fraud in relation to Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2020
- Re-elected to the U.S. Senate, narrowly defeating Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2022
- Has rejected the scientific consensus on climate change and spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
Ongoing
- Has suggested Social Security and Medicare spending be subject to an annual congressional vote. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
Ongoing
- Provided clarifications on the 'Big Beautiful Bill' alongside Stephen Miller and Peter Navarro, challenging CBO models. (Source: Related Documents)
During Trump Administration
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaRon Johnson
Ronald Harold Johnson (born April 8, 1955) is an American businessman and far-right politician serving as the senior United States senator from Wisconsin, a seat he has held since 2011. A Republican, Johnson was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, defeating Democratic incumbent Russ Feingold. He was reelected in 2016, defeating Feingold in a rematch, and in 2022, narrowly defeating Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Johnson attended high school in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities, and received a degree from the University of Minnesota. Before entering politics, he was chief executive officer of a polyester and plastics manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, founded by his brother-in-law. A staunch ally of President Donald Trump, Johnson voted for Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, supported Trump's decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), launched investigations into his political opponents and promoted false claims of fraud in relation to Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election. He has rejected the scientific consensus on climate change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson voted for the CARES Act, resisted stay at home orders, used his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee to invite witnesses who promoted fringe theories about COVID-19 and spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations. He has also suggested Social Security and Medicare spending be subject to an annual congressional vote.
Web Search Results
- Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1980) - Wikipedia
Ron Johnson (born May 23, 1980) is an American former professional football and Arena football wide receiver. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft. In his NFL debut, he scored an eight-yard receiving touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in a 10–7 loss. Johnson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, Orlando Predators, and Cleveland Gladiators. [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1980) Ron Johnson II [...] | No. 83 | | | --- | --- | | Position: | Wide receiver | | Personal information | | | Born: | (1980-05-23) May 23, 1980 (age 45) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | | Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | | Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | | Career information | | | High school: | Martin Luther King "Martin Luther King High School (Detroit)") (Detroit) | | College: | Minnesota | | NFL draft: | 2002: 4th round, 123rd pick | | Career history | |
- Ron Johnson (businessman) - Wikipedia
Ron Johnson (born October 15, 1959) is the CEO and founder of Enjoy Technology. Previously, he was CEO of JCPenney, where he led a failed effort to fundamentally reshape the retailer; senior vice president of retail operations at Apple Inc., where he developed the concept of the Apple Retail Stores and the Genius Bar; and the vice president of merchandising for Target Corporation, where he was credited for making the store appeal to a younger and trendier crowd. Johnson is on the Board of [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # Ron Johnson (businessman) | Ron Johnson | | | --- | --- | | Johnson in 2015 | | | Born | (1959-10-15) October 15, 1959 (age 65) | | Nationality | American | | Education | Stanford University (B.A.), Harvard University (M.B.A.) | | Occupation | CEO of Enjoy | | Known for | Business executive | [...] ## Early life and education Johnson was born in Edina, Minnesota, on October 16, 1958, to an executive at General Mills and a homemaker. He was the captain of the Edina High School soccer and baseball teams. Johnson later earned a Bachelor of Art, Economics from Stanford University and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School. ## Career ### Target At Target, Johnson was vice president of merchandising, where he was responsible for launching the Michael Graves line of consumer products.
- Ron Johnson - Wikipedia
Ronald Harold Johnson (born April 8, 1955) is an American businessman and far-right politician serving as the senior United States senator from Wisconsin, a seat he has held since 2011. A Republican "Republican Party (United States)"), Johnson was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, defeating Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") incumbent Russ Feingold. He was reelected in 2016, defeating Feingold in a rematch, and in 2022, narrowly defeating Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. [...] | Born | Ronald Harold Johnson (1955-04-08) April 8, 1955 (age 70) Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. | | Political party | Republican "Republican Party (United States)") | | Spouse | Jane Curler (m. 1977) | | Children | 3 | | Education | University of Minnesota (BS) | | Website | Senate website Campaign website | | Ron Johnson's voice Ron Johnson's tribute to former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr Recorded November 19, 2015 | | | | | [...] Johnson was born in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Jeanette Elizabeth (née Thisius) and Dale Robert Johnson. His father was of Norwegian descent and his mother of German ancestry. Growing up, Johnson delivered newspapers, worked as a caddy at a golf course, baled hay on his uncle's dairy farm, and worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant. He attended Edina High School but skipped his senior year and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in business and
- Ron Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
Pro-Football-Reference.com # Ron Johnson Ronald Adolphis Johnson Position: RB 6-1, 205lb (185cm, 92kg) Born: October 17, 1947 in Detroit, MI Died: November 10, 2018 in Madison, NJ College: Michigan (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 61 (1035th overall since 1960) High School: Northwestern (MI) Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft. More bio, uniform, draft info Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 61 (1035th overall since 1960) [...] | 7 Yrs | | | | | 81 | 68 | 1204 | 4308 | 40 | 68 | 3.6 | 53.2 | 14.9 | 213 | 1977 | 9.3 | 15 | 50 | 2.6 | 24.4 | 1417 | 4.4 | 6285 | 55 | 27 | 66 | | | 17 Game Avg | | | | | 17 | 14 | 252.7 | 904.1 | 8.4 | 68 | 3.6 | 53.2 | 14.9 | 44.7 | 414.9 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 50 | 2.6 | 24.4 | 297.4 | 4.4 | 1319.1 | 11.5 | 5.7 | 14 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | [...] | 1975 | 28 | NYG | NFL | RB | 14 | 8 | 116 | 351 | 5 | 23 | 3.0 | 25.1 | 8.3 | 34 | 280 | 8.2 | 1 | 36 | 2.4 | 20.0 | 150 | 4.2 | 631 | 6 | 5 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
- Ron Johnson (running back) - Wikipedia
refer to caption | | | | --- | --- | | Rushing yards: | 4,308 | | Rushing TDs: | 40 | | Receptions: | 213 | | Receiving yards: | 1,977 | | Receiving TDs: | 15 | | Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata | | Edit this at Wikidata Ronald Adolphis Johnson (October 17, 1947 – November 10, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). [...] He played seven seasons in the NFL from 1969 to 1975 and became the first player in New York Giants history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, accomplishing the feat in both 1970 and 1972. He also led the NFL in rushing attempts in both 1970 and 1972. Johnson retired as a player in 1976, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992, and became chairman of the National Football Foundation in 2006. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2008, and died in 2018. He is the [...] Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1947. His father, Arthur Johnson, having a fourth-grade education, supported his wife and his five children with his own trucking company, Johnson Trucking. Ron's older brother, Alex Johnson, was a star baseball and football player at Northwestern High School "Northwestern High School (Michigan)"), and opted to play baseball and made his Major League Baseball debut in July 1964 when Ron was 16 years old. Ron followed Alex to Northwestern High School,
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Ron Johnson, 517, East Wisconsin Avenue, Historic Financial District, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Coordinates: 43.0386883, -87.9043451
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