WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested nothing short of trillions of dollars in additional spending cuts could make him vote for President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill.

But after a private conversation with Trump and a White House meeting with fellow Senate Finance Committee Republicans on Wednesday, Johnson has softened his tone.

“One thing I came away from the White House meeting is, I know I’ve been out there not sounding the most positive about things,” Johnson told reporters in the U.S. Capitol. “The truth is, there are a lot of positive things in this bill that I absolutely support. Whatever we pass, I want it to succeed.”

“We left, shaking hands and smiling at each other. 'Mr. President, I want to be more positive and I'll try to be more positive

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