Rep. Don Bacon, who represents Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on August 13, 2025, addressing U.S. policy toward Russia and trade issues affecting Nebraska farmers.
In a post at 16:01 UTC, Bacon criticized making early concessions to Russia ahead of negotiations: “When we are making concessions to Russia before negotiations even start, that is a sign we are too eager to make a deal. Putin needs to learn he can’t win this war & this is the only way he will stop his invasion. Appeasing him means he’ll temporarily stop the war…but he’ll”.
Later that day at 18:03 UTC, Bacon highlighted economic concerns for his home state: “Nebraska needs trade deals now. Tariffs are a tax on consumers and our farmers are paying the price. Our corn and soybeans are locked out of markets, driving our state’s GDP down by 6%. We must get these markets open again.”
At 21:20 UTC on the same day, Bacon emphasized Ukraine’s role in any future negotiations with Russia: “Any negotiations must include Ukraine & President Zelenskyy. We can’t reward Putin’s brutal invasion & war crimes with concessions and awards. If any land is ceded to Russia, we must provide security guarantees to Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression.”
Bacon has served as Nebraska’s representative in Congress since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017 and currently resides in Papillion after being born in Momence, Illinois in 1963. He holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.
Nebraska’s agricultural sector has faced significant challenges due to tariffs restricting access for corn and soybeans exports—a situation Bacon says has contributed to a reported six percent decline in state GDP.
The congressman’s remarks come amid ongoing international tensions regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine and continued debate over U.S. trade policy impacts on domestic producers.
