Don Bacon: podcast appearances and interviews

Donald John Bacon, born on August 16, 1963, is an American politician and retired military officer who has served as the United States representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since 2017. During his 29-year career in the United States Air Force, he commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska. He retired as a brigadier general in 2014. As a member of the Republican Party, Bacon represents a district that includes Omaha and the surrounding areas near Offutt Air Force Base. A moderate Republican, he is associated with the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. His district has supported Democratic presidential candidates in 2020 and 2024. Known as a war hawk, Bacon is active on foreign policy issues and has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, who has labeled him a rebel. He has often clashed with members of the House Freedom Caucus and self-identifies as a Reagan Republican. During his time in Congress, Bacon was an original sponsor of the Naming Commission and the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. He voted for the Respect for Marriage Act and was among the Republicans who opposed efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and supported investigations into the January 6th attack. He announced that he would not seek re-election in 2026, citing a desire to spend more time with his grandchildren, and ultimately supported legislation associated with Trump's efforts to pass his 'Big Beautiful Bill'.