Rep. Don Bacon, who represents Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on November 19, 2025, addressing healthcare subsidies, recognizing a retiring journalist, and discussing political philosophy.
In a tweet at 15:55 UTC on November 19, Rep. Bacon highlighted concerns over the potential expiration of enhanced healthcare subsidies. He stated, “‘Neither party wants to see premiums skyrocket, and they will if these enhanced subsidies expire with nothing in its place,’ GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, a member of the House Problem Solvers Caucus who supports the effort.”
Later that day at 18:53 UTC, Rep. Bacon took to the House Floor to honor Rob McCartney, an anchorman for KETV who is retiring after more than four decades in broadcasting across Nebraska and Iowa. Bacon wrote, “Today on the House Floor, I recognized journalist & beloved @KETV anchorman Rob McCartney, who is retiring from Nebraska & Iowa’s airwaves after 41 years. Rob’s professionalism & commitment to fair & balanced journalism will be missed. He is the Walter Cronkite of Omaha!”
In another post at 21:41 UTC on November 19, Rep. Bacon commented on political identity by stating, “But being a Populist is not being a Conservative! The first one is like a wind vane chasing the wind, the other carries a moral compass.”
Don Bacon has served as Nebraska’s representative for the 2nd district since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017 and is currently based in Papillion. Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and now aged 59, he holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.
