House Republicans unveiled a plan for Trump’s “big, beautiful bill" on tax breaks earlier this week that also includes massive cuts to Medicaid. Johnson is one of a handful of conservatives against the bill, arguing that it is a “mistake” that will only increase the deficit.

House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people.

A pivotal GOP bill, central to Trump's economic agenda, omits the promised elimination of Social Security taxes. Despite previous assurances, the proposal focuses on debt limit increases and tax exemptions,