Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, expressed his thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets on July 4, 2025. These tweets reflect both a celebration of American values and concerns about international and national matters.
In a tweet posted at 14:23 UTC, Rep. Bacon celebrated Independence Day by acknowledging the significance of the Declaration of Independence. He remarked, “Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the Declaration of Independence—one of the greatest documents ever written.” He also expressed gratitude to servicemen and women for their role in protecting freedoms and democracy.
Later that day, at 16:31 UTC, Rep. Bacon addressed international affairs with reference to historical isolationism, stating, “That’s what the isolationists said in the 1930s and it didn’t work.” He emphasized the need to confront aggression, warning about potential consequences if Russia were to prevail in its conflicts.
In another tweet shared at 17:11 UTC, he raised questions regarding a halt in weapon shipments to Ukraine. He queried whether Under Secretary Colby acted independently without approval, noting that “The President said he was not notified nor did he approve” such actions.
Don Bacon has served as a representative since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017. Born in Momence, Illinois, Bacon is an alumnus of Northern Illinois University and resides in Papillion.
