Rep. Don Bacon, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017, shared his thoughts on various subjects through a series of tweets. Bacon, born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently residing in Papillion, brings attention to historical military figures and contemporary agricultural challenges.
On June 19, 2025, Rep. Don Bacon humorously remarked on General Bragg’s contentious nature within the military ranks: “Funny! Bragg quarreled with every officer in the Army and then quarreled with himself.” The tweet reflects Bacon’s interest in historical military personalities.
Later that day, at 19:14 UTC, he continued this theme by posting another brief message about General Bragg: “More on General Bragg.” This suggests an ongoing commentary or interest regarding the general.
Shifting focus to current issues affecting his constituency, on June 20, 2025, Rep. Bacon addressed potential agricultural threats posed by pests: “If the New World Screwworm (NWS) crosses into the US, it will pose a significant challenge to Nebraska cattle producers. I applaud the announcement to establish a sterile NWS fly dispersal facility in Texas.” He expressed support for proactive measures against the screwworm threat that could impact Nebraska’s cattle industry.
Don Bacon graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA and later from the University of Phoenix. His background and education provide him with insights into both historical contexts and modern-day challenges facing his constituents.
