Oct 25, 2024, 12:33 PM CST
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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., responds when asked whether he or Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will accept the outcome if Democrat Kamala Harris wins the November presidential election while on The Earl Ingram Show.
“I sure hope so,” Johnson says. “Unfortunately, you know, here in the state of Wisconsin that we have a governor who vetoed the types of bills that would restore confidence in our election system. So, you’re asking me a hypothetical question that I really can’t answer because I don’t know how many different ways Democrats are gonna want to cheat here.”
Johnson’s comments lead to a heated exchange with host Earl Ingram and guest host Sandy Williams. The two reminding Johnson of the multiple court rulings and lack of credible evidence related to any widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
However, Johnson stresses the idea that stronger measures, like enhanced voter ID requirements and clean voter rolls, are necessary to prevent fraud and boost public trust. The hosts ask about his suggestion one party favors less secure elections.
“Many current Democratic policies would make it easier to cheat,” he replies.
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The three-term senator, who hails from northeast Wisconsin, defended former President Trump’s campaign and his proposals during an appearance on “The Earl Ingram Show” on Friday morning.
He claims gains in wages and reductions in regulations are some of Trump’s first term accomplishments. He adds any future policy would need collaboration with Congress.
Johnson, widely seen as a staunch ally of Trump, was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and won reelection in 2016 and 2022.
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