Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, has been vocal on various issues through his social media presence. Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and residing in Papillion, Bacon has been a member of Congress since 2017 after replacing Brad Ashford.
On July 7, 2025, Rep. Bacon expressed concern over the increase in hate crimes against Hindu temples across America. He emphasized that “religious freedom is fundamental to our nation” and voiced his support for the Hindu American community’s right to worship safely.
Later that day, he encouraged constituents to stay informed about various updates by visiting their Constituent Alerts page. In his post at 22:35 UTC, he stated, “Visit our Constituent Alerts page for important updates from local storm relief to national health updates and international notices.”
On July 8, 2025, Rep. Bacon criticized certain groups for misinformation regarding a medical center’s closure not located in NE02. He clarified that the center had announced its closing before related legislation became law due to financial struggles and noted the shift of The Lincoln Project from opposing Trump within the GOP to becoming a proxy of the Democratic Party. His remarks were shared at midnight UTC: “These guys are clueless.”
