Rep. Don Bacon, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd District | Facebook Website
Rep. Don Bacon, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd District | Facebook Website
Don Bacon, a current member of the U.S Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district, has used social media to express his views on defense spending, Medicaid, and food stamp policies. Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963, Bacon has a background from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix, and has served as a Congressman since 2017 after succeeding Brad Ashford. Bacon, who resides in Papillion, continues to engage with policies significant to both his state and the nation.
On April 29, 2025, Bacon tweeted about defense spending, stating, "Defense spending as a percentage of our GDP has hit the lowest level since before WWII. Today my @HASCRepublicans colleagues and I voted to make a generational investment in America’s national security and global leadership." This underscores his commitment to strengthen the country's defense and maintain its global leadership role.
The next day, Bacon addressed his differences with Nebraska Democrats over Medicaid requirements. He tweeted, "NE Democrats are saying when it comes to Medicaid, they oppose work requirements for able-bodied adults who don’t have children, audits to ensure only eligible individuals are on Medicaid, & the idea only people who are here legally should qualify." This highlights a policy debate centered on eligibility and accountability within the Medicaid system.
Later on April 30, 2025, Bacon shared a stance on a federal proposal affecting state budgets regarding food stamps. He tweeted, "President Trump said last night that he opposes the proposal to make states pay more for food stamp (SNAP) costs. He is right. The proposal would cost NE $85M yearly. Shifting costs to states is not saving money." In this context, Bacon aligns with Trump against what he considers costly shifts to state budgets, advocating for federal responsibility over SNAP costs.
Bacon, who replaced Brad Ashford in representing Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017, integrates his political engagements with attention to national security and state financial matters.
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