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Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, recently shared his experiences and insights during a visit to London through a series of tweets.

On May 12, 2025, Bacon tweeted about his visit to the Map Room in the Admiralty in London. He highlighted the historical significance of this location by noting that "Winston Churchill was the Lord of the Admiralty in WW1 and his maps are still present." He further emphasized the enduring strength of the U.S.-UK relationship, stating, "Our special U.S.-UK relationship started prior to WW1 and remains strong."

Later that day, Rep. Bacon mentioned meeting with former Prime Minister David Cameron. In his tweet at 17:52 UTC, he underscored the importance of collaboration between the United States and the United Kingdom by stating that they are "stronger when we work closely together," adding that their "120-year special relationship has paid big dividends for both countries." The full text can be viewed here.

In another tweet posted on May 12 at 18:00 UTC, Rep. Bacon discussed energy policy under the Trump Administration. He stated that while efforts are underway to streamline federal permitting processes, it is crucial to maintain targeted federal incentives for next-generation technologies to ensure America's leadership in global energy. His statement reads: "The Trump Administration is already working to streamline the federal permitting process..."

Don Bacon was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently resides in Papillion. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA in 1984 and also attended the University of Phoenix.