US Sen. Ron Johnson accuses the Trump administration of corruption

Key Points:

• Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson publicly accused the Trump administration of corruption during a Fox News interview, citing claims by former federal health official Calley Means about officials bowing to special interests and prioritizing fundraising over health policies.
• Johnson described corruption as bipartisan and pervasive across all branches of government, including within the Trump administration, emphasizing the corrupting influence of government power.
• The White House defended the administration’s record, highlighting efforts to combat fraud and save taxpayers money, while Trump condemned dishonesty as unpatriotic and disloyal to him personally.
• Johnson, aligned with the Tea Party movement, stressed the need for Republicans to embrace limited government principles to secure future electoral success, contrasting with his earlier post-midterm comments blaming media and education for Republican losses.
• Johnson later clarified his accusation targeted "deep state actors" across administrations, acknowledging ongoing entrenched corruption despite Trump’s efforts to address it.