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
Don Bacon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, has shared his views on international and national issues through a series of tweets. Known for his direct communication style, Rep. Bacon has addressed topics ranging from the conflict in Ukraine to military funding.
On February 19, 2025, Rep. Don Bacon expressed his views on the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. He stated: "Putin started this war. Putin committed war crimes. Putin is the dictator who murdered his opponents." Additionally, he mentioned that European Union nations have significantly contributed to Ukraine and noted that President Zelensky's approval ratings are above 50%. He concluded by expressing skepticism towards "George Orwell’s doublethink."
Later that day, on February 19, 2025, Rep. Bacon commented on military budget discussions within Congress by asserting: "Congress is not going to cut our military by 40%."
The following day, on February 20, 2025, he elaborated further on the situation in Ukraine with another tweet: "It is simple. The fastest way to stop the war in Ukraine is for Russia to stop the invasion." He emphasized allowing Ukraine autonomy after centuries of Russian influence.
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