Conservatives erupted over Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) push to reclaim congressional tariff authority from President Trump, whom he criticized as abusing executive power, while defending tariffs as consumer taxes and aligning with Reagan-era views.
After facing accusations of being a RINO, threats of impeachment over Greenland rhetoric, and calls for his immediate retirement, Bacon confirmed he won’t run again in 2026, prioritizing family, church, and community after military and congressional service, ending his term in January 2027.
“JUST IN: Republican Rep. Don Bacon sides with all the Democrats and calls for President Trump to give tariff authority back to Congress. Congress currently has an Approval Rating below 20%. Sounds like a terrible idea,” the initial post read.
Responding to the irritating politician, the politician crowed, “Yup. I’m a Reagan Republican who knows tariffs are a tax on American consumers. Article One in the Constitution gives this authority to Congress and we need to reclaim it.”
However, the general public was unconvinced by this comment. “No, you’re just a feckless loser. Help your nation by resigning,” one comment read. “You voted against defunding the sneaky left propaganda machine NED..… Cannot wait for you to retire next year……” an accurate response declared.
Fighting back, another stated, “Reagan was great at battling communism, but did NOT handle the domestic economy well! He was the beginning of trickle down economics and shipping manufacturing overseas! Tariffs have reduced our trade deficit by 70% & they’re bringing back manufacturing!” Responding, Bacon glibly answered, “We had strong economic growth under Reagan. Tariffs are a tax on American consumers.”
In another post, one conservative noted, “Republican in name only, Don Bacon is trying to threaten President Trump with impeachment over Greenland. What an embarrassment.” Replying, a user noted, “Couldn’t agree more. Looking forward to his retirement and replacement. Keeping my ears open on Lindstom and Harding. Don’t want another RINO.”
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Announcing his decision to step down, the Nebraska RINO noted, “After consultation with my family and much prayer, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2026 and will fulfill my term in the 119th Congress through January 2, 2027.”
After three decades in the Air Force and now going on one decade in Congress, I look forward to coming home in the evenings and being with my wife and seeing more of our adult children and eight grandchildren, who all live near my home,” he whined.
Still not done, Bacon said, “I’ve been married for 41 years, and I’d like to dedicate more time to my family, my church, and the Omaha community. I also want to continue advocating for a strong national security strategy and a strong alliance system with countries that share our love of democracy, free markets and the rule of law.”
“My service to our great nation started in the Air Force, where I served sixteen assignments, five commands and four deployments and will continue in Congress until the end of the 119th Congress. I’d like to find new ways to serve our great country. I have a love for national security, and I’ll always be a proponent for old-fashioned Ronald Reagan Conservative values,” he said to conclude the announcement.