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Rep. Don Bacon discusses Ukraine conflict and local sports achievement

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Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska's 2nd district, shared his views on various topics through a series of tweets on November 24, 2024. Bacon, who has been serving in Congress since 2017, commented on international defense policies and celebrated local sports achievements.

In a tweet posted at 12:06 PM UTC, Rep. Don Bacon supported Ukraine's right to self-defense amid ongoing conflicts with Russia. He referenced an article from the Omaha World-Herald stating "Bacon backs decision to allow Ukraine to strike in Russia." Bacon emphasized that "Russia is systematically bombing Ukrainian hospitals & power grid," and advocated for Ukraine targeting military units in Russia responsible for these actions.

Later that day, at 12:07 PM UTC, Rep. Bacon congratulated Creighton University on their recent sports success. He tweeted "Congrats to Creighton on winning the Big East Volleyball Title!", acknowledging the university's achievement in collegiate athletics.

In another tweet at 8:20 PM UTC, Rep. Bacon addressed military policy under civilian leadership. He noted that "Our military follows the orders of the President." He explained that changes in leadership could lead to shifts in military directives without penalizing current leaders for following existing orders.

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