The Rubin Report Have Dems Gone So Far That It's Time for This Nuclear Option? | Ron Johnson
Feb 6, 2026
Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin known for fiscal oversight and homeland security work, discusses immigration enforcement, DHS data on non‑detained criminals, and sanctuary city conflicts. He tackles the filibuster’s future and the so‑called nuclear option. The conversation also covers federal spending, debt concerns, and foreign policy risks like Iran.
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Non-Detained Criminals Pose Public Risk
- Sen. Ron Johnson warns DHS data shows hundreds of thousands of non-detained immigrants include violent offenders, creating public safety risks.
- He argues the Biden administration's border policies directly caused this influx and hampered enforcement efforts.
Immigration As An Electoral Strategy
- Johnson says Democrats deliberately ease immigration and voting rules to create dependency and electoral advantage.
- He links policies like Motor Voter and no-ID voting to attempts to relax election controls.
Use Senate Rule Change To Pass Reforms
- Johnson supports ending the Senate filibuster to pass laws with a simple majority when Democrats block reforms.
- He says doing so would enable securing borders, elections, and taxpayer funds for the American people.