Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017, posted a series of statements on December 11, 2025, addressing U.S. policy toward Ukraine and the importance of electronic warfare in national defense.
In his first post at 15:48 UTC, Bacon stated, “Pressuring Ukraine to give up more territory is wrong and only rewards the invader. I served in NATO and have studied Russia closely. Even if more land is given to them, nothing will stop Putin from doing this again in a year or two.”
Later that day at 16:19 UTC, he highlighted his military background and legislative efforts regarding defense technology: “I was a career Electronic Warfare Officer in the Air Force. I was a jammer and doing signals intelligence. In Congress, we’ve had to force the DoD to invest in and improve its use of electronic warfare. It’s been like pulling teeth.”
A third post made at 18:42 UTC contained only a link without additional commentary: https://t.co/oaBJabZo7g
Bacon’s comments come amid ongoing debates about U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion and continued occupation of Ukrainian territory—a topic that has divided lawmakers over how best to respond to Russian aggression.
As background, Don Bacon replaced Brad Ashford as representative for Nebraska’s 2nd district in 2017 and has held the seat since then. Born in Momence, Illinois in 1963, Bacon currently resides in Papillion and holds degrees from Northern Illinois University (1984) and the University of Phoenix.