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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, made several notable statements via his social media platform on May 3, 2025. Bacon, who replaced former U.S. Congress member Brad Ashford in 2017, shared his views on local governance, congressional responsibilities, and healthcare reform.

In a post dated May 3, 15:23:03 UTC, Bacon expressed pride in the local community, stating, "We live in the best place in America with the fastest growing economy and a declining crime rate." He extended his gratitude to Mayor Stothert and other local mayors for contributing to this environment.

Later that day, at 20:38:58 UTC, Bacon announced his participation with Rep. Josh Gottheimer on The Weekend MSNBC to discuss the Trade Review Act. He emphasized the constitutional aspect, clarifying that "this is less about the actual tariffs laid by the Trump admin, but more a commitment to uphold the Constitution."

Additionally, Bacon utilized CBO data to underline proposals for Medicaid adjustments. In a tweet at 20:39:20 UTC, he detailed potential savings through policy changes, stating "our GOP working group identified $500B in Medicaid improvements via work requirements, annual audits, & ensuring benefits only go to legal residents."

Don Bacon, originally from Momence, Illinois, has been residing in Papillion and holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.