Don Bacon

Raw Story+1

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

GOP lawmaker nails Trump and JD Vance over 'double-dumb' endorsement hurting Republicans

Representative Don Bacon called Donald Trump and JD Vance's intervention in the Hungarian election a 'double-dumb move' that undermined U.S. credibility.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Nebraska Public Media

Apr 7

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

Representative Don Bacon defended President Trump's rhetoric as a negotiation tactic while acknowledging its potential interpretation as threatening genocide.

House Republican Pours Cold Water on Peace With Iran: ‘I Am Not Sure There’s a Deal’

Rep. Don Bacon questioned the effectiveness of President Trump's Iran ceasefire, citing continued regional aggression.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

‘A Terrible, Crazy Mistake!’ House Republican Shreds JD Vance Going to Hungary to Stump for Viktor Orbán

Representative Don Bacon slammed Vice President JD Vance for campaigning for Viktor Orbán, calling the move a 'dumb mistake.'

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

Raw Story+3

Apr 6

Trump plunging US toward 'disaster for decades to come' with latest threat: GOP lawmaker

Representative Don Bacon warned that President Trump's threats to leave NATO would weaken America and damage national security for decades.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

Election Law Blog+4

Apr 3

“How a House win in Nebraska could cost Democrats the presidency”

Representative Don Bacon opted not to seek reelection, creating a significant pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska's 2nd District.

50%·50%

Breitbart+4

Mar 28

GOP Rep. Bacon: Things Like Body Cameras, Not Wearing Masks 'Make Sense' for ICE, CBP

Rep. Don Bacon said ICE and Border Patrol need to be reined in and endorsed body cameras, visible IDs and not wearing masks.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationCriminal Justice

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

thenextmove.org

Mar 27

Can This GOP Congressman Save Ukraine?

Representative Don Bacon is urged to use his leverage in the thin GOP majority to force a change in Ukraine policy.

56%·44%

The Reader

Mar 25

Here’s who’s running in Nebraska’s crowded 2nd District House race

Representative Don Bacon is retiring from Nebraska’s 2nd District, leaving a competitive seat that he has held since 2017.

HealthcareEconomyVoting Rights

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Apr 21

First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth's ouster - Axios

Representative Don Bacon became the first House Republican to call for Pete Hegseth's removal, citing operational security failures.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Nov 25

Republicans consider quitting Congress early over death threats and infighting - Axios

Representative Don Bacon expressed anger over the administration's foreign policy and admitted he has considered resigning early.

Fox News

Budget/SpendingImmigrationCriminal Justice

Dem-led push to extend protections for Haitians faces outrage after brutal hammer killing

Representative Don Bacon defended his support for the TPS extension, citing the need to prevent healthcare workforce shortages.

TIME

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Republicans Face Crucial Test on Iran War as 60-Day Deadline Looms

Representative Bacon stated that the law requires Congress to either approve continued operations or stop them.

Budget/SpendingHealthcareImmigration

Conservative Angle+1

Apr 15

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Comes Out Swinging On Haitian Immigration Bill Backed By Some Republicans

Representative Don Bacon defended his support for the bill, citing the potential loss of 350,000 healthcare workers.

60%·40%

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Jewish Insider

1w ago

New House bill would allow synagogues to use security grants to hire full-time security guards

Bacon co-introduced a bill to expand how nonprofit security grants can be used.

Ukrainian Parliament Awards U.S. Bipartisan Delegation in Kyiv as Russian Attacks Intensify Against Civilian Infrastructure and the U.S. House Weighs the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

Bacon led the House delegation and said Congress should pass the sanctions bill and continue support for Ukraine.

86%·14%

Roll Call

Apr 22

Republican hopefuls in swing seats aren’t walking away from Trump

Representative Don Bacon, who is retiring from Nebraska’s 2nd District, endorsed Brinker Harding while advising the party to remain focused on economic results.

GOP lawmaker nails Trump and JD Vance over 'double-dumb' endorsement hurting Republicans

Representative Don Bacon called Donald Trump and JD Vance's intervention in the Hungarian election a 'double-dumb move' that undermined U.S. credibility.

Nebraska Public Media

Apr 7

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

Representative Don Bacon defended President Trump's rhetoric as a negotiation tactic while acknowledging its potential interpretation as threatening genocide.

House Republican Pours Cold Water on Peace With Iran: ‘I Am Not Sure There’s a Deal’

Rep. Don Bacon questioned the effectiveness of President Trump's Iran ceasefire, citing continued regional aggression.

‘A Terrible, Crazy Mistake!’ House Republican Shreds JD Vance Going to Hungary to Stump for Viktor Orbán

Representative Don Bacon slammed Vice President JD Vance for campaigning for Viktor Orbán, calling the move a 'dumb mistake.'

Raw Story+3

Apr 6

Trump plunging US toward 'disaster for decades to come' with latest threat: GOP lawmaker

Representative Don Bacon warned that President Trump's threats to leave NATO would weaken America and damage national security for decades.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Election Law Blog+4

Apr 3

“How a House win in Nebraska could cost Democrats the presidency”

Representative Don Bacon opted not to seek reelection, creating a significant pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska's 2nd District.

50%·50%

Breitbart+4

Mar 28

GOP Rep. Bacon: Things Like Body Cameras, Not Wearing Masks 'Make Sense' for ICE, CBP

Rep. Don Bacon said ICE and Border Patrol need to be reined in and endorsed body cameras, visible IDs and not wearing masks.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

thenextmove.org

Mar 27

Can This GOP Congressman Save Ukraine?

Representative Don Bacon is urged to use his leverage in the thin GOP majority to force a change in Ukraine policy.

56%·44%

The Reader

Mar 25

Here’s who’s running in Nebraska’s crowded 2nd District House race

Representative Don Bacon is retiring from Nebraska’s 2nd District, leaving a competitive seat that he has held since 2017.

A group of House Democrats and Republicans is floating a plan to end the shutdown - Axios

Representative Don Bacon co-authored the bipartisan proposal to extend ACA tax credits and end the government shutdown.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

80%·20%

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Apr 21

First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth's ouster - Axios

Representative Don Bacon became the first House Republican to call for Pete Hegseth's removal, citing operational security failures.

Nov 25

Republicans consider quitting Congress early over death threats and infighting - Axios

Representative Don Bacon expressed anger over the administration's foreign policy and admitted he has considered resigning early.

Fox News

Budget/SpendingImmigration

Dem-led push to extend protections for Haitians faces outrage after brutal hammer killing

Representative Don Bacon defended his support for the TPS extension, citing the need to prevent healthcare workforce shortages.

TIME

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

Republicans Face Crucial Test on Iran War as 60-Day Deadline Looms

Representative Bacon stated that the law requires Congress to either approve continued operations or stop them.