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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, shared a series of tweets on May 11, 2025, discussing international affairs and defense issues. Bacon, who has been in office since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017, commented on global political dynamics and military engagements.

In a brief message posted at 14:21 UTC, Rep. Bacon remarked, "You make me laugh. Join the real world." The context or target of this comment was not specified.

Later that day at 14:24 UTC, he provided an update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict stating, "The Russians have lost 900,000 military members either killed or wounded. This is a war of choice by Putin who wants Ukraine to totally capitulate. The only way this war ends is if Putin stops the war and withdraws from Ukraine."

At 15:12 UTC, Rep. Bacon mentioned insights from General (Ret) John Allen and Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer regarding NATO's future role and defense spending needs. He noted that "Russia wants the total capitulation of Ukraine and thinks it can outlast the West," while also highlighting that China, North Korea, and Iran are observing these developments closely.

Don Bacon was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and resides in Papillion. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA in 1984 and furthered his education at the University of Phoenix.