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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, shared several updates on April 11, 2025, regarding his engagements with international partners and a reflective statement on historical events. The updates provide insight into his recent diplomatic interactions with European allies and a critical historical comparison.

On April 11, 2025, Rep. Don Bacon noted his recent meeting with representatives from the Danish Embassy. He mentioned that they discussed "our strong alliance and shared values." He highlighted the historical significance of the Danish community in Omaha and Council Bluffs in the 1920s, expressing enthusiasm for an ongoing partnership. "Yesterday, I met with representatives from the Danish Embassy to discuss our strong alliance and shared values. In the 1920s, Danish people were a predominant group in Omaha and neighboring city Council Bluffs. Looking forward to continuing our partnership and friendship."

In another post dated the same day, Bacon reported on his meeting with Major General Andrus Merilo, Chief of Defense for the Republic of Estonia. He praised Estonia as a "model NATO ally" and noted that Estonia invests a higher percentage of its GDP in defense compared to the United States. He emphasized the shared commitments to "democracy, free markets & individual freedoms," and stated, "We are stronger together." "I met with Major General Andrus Merilo, Chief of Defence for the Republic of Estonia. Estonia is a model NATO ally, invests a greater percentage of their GDP on defense than we do, & shares our commitment to democracy, free markets & individual freedoms. We are stronger together."

Additionally, Rep. Bacon offered a brief but evocative comparison of current events to a historical moment. Without specific reference, he posed a question that invoked the memory of the Sudetenland in 1938 and Neville Chamberlain’s "peace in our time" statement. "Does this sound like the Sudetenland in 1938 and “peace in our time?”

Don Bacon has served in the U.S. Congress since 2017, representing Nebraska's 2nd District, following the tenure of Brad Ashford. Bacon was born in Momence, Illinois, in 1963, and resides in Papillion. He holds a BA from Northern Illinois University as well as a degree from the University of Phoenix.