Staff Reports
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin recently expressed confidence in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, suggesting that nearly all of them will sail through the Senate with the required 50 votes. In a chat on Breitbart News Daily, he dismissed concerns and stated that the default mindset among Republican senators is one of support for the election results, and therefore, for Trump’s leadership choices.
In a world where political appointments often feel more like high-stakes poker than public service, Johnson made it clear that it’s presidents who decide their cabinets, not the Senate. It seems that for Ron Johnson and many Republicans, respecting the election results means getting behind whoever Trump wants in his administration. It’s refreshing to see a senator unabashedly advocating for the will of the voters rather than playing partisan games.
However, not all Trump nominees may have smooth sailing ahead. The host of the show pointed out that there are some senators who might not be thrilled with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary. The analysis from the left-leaning Washington Post revealed a few sharks circling, but Johnson appeared unfazed. He shared that his own “unofficial whip count” yielded a mixed bag of sentiments but hinted at optimism about Kennedy convincing skeptics through dialogue.
‘Too much winning’ ~ ~ Sen. Ron Johnson: ‘Most, if not all’ of Trump’s nominees will get at least 50 votes ~ ~ https://t.co/NqdNdloO2w pic.twitter.com/kxoH5uHOrD
— Mary (@matjendav4) January 19, 2025
Johnson also brought up the swamp’s notorious lobbying efforts that often hinder progress in politics, hinting that threatens business models could be a motivating factor for those against bringing new ideas to the table. Kennedy, according to Johnson, is well-positioned to challenge the existing norms and root out the complexities surrounding chronic illnesses, even if it ruffles some feathers in certain circles. After all, if there’s one thing the establishment fears, it’s the truth coming out.
The senator touched upon an important and controversial issue—the childhood vaccination schedule. Johnson lamented that open discussions about vaccine safety have long been dismissed, pointing out the corruption in scientific research funded by governmental and big pharmaceutical money. With calls for integrity in science echoing throughout his comments, Johnson seemed to be laying down a challenge for Kennedy to cut through the red tape and restore trust in scientific research. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen; one thing is certain, the entrenched establishment won’t go down without a fight.
