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Rep. Don Bacon addresses Musk's advisory role and calls for new USAID leadership

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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 perspectives on various issues through social media posts dated February 5, 2025. These statements reflect his engagement in national financial oversight, support for community initiatives, and concerns about international aid administration.

In a post from February 5, 2025, Rep. Bacon relayed information regarding Elon Musk's involvement with federal networks: "Secretary of the Treasury says Elon Musk has 'read-only' access to networks to recommend where we can cut spending or eliminate waste. He has no control over the networks."

Expressing gratitude towards community efforts, Rep. Bacon acknowledged Doris Lassiter for her role at an event: "I’m thankful to have Doris Lassiter introduce me at the Bread for the World event. I support their Nourish Our Future campaign. We will ensure we have a strong safety net to protect the most vulnerable." This statement was made on February 5, 2025.

Regarding international aid and security interests, Rep. Bacon expressed his concerns over leadership within USAID: "There’s a role for USAID to help the most needy and to advance our national security interests, but its leadership took their eye off of their real mission. New leadership is needed to fix these embarrassments." This comment was also made on February 5, 2025.

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