Breaking with Trump, a Republican says he won’t follow his party “off the cliff”

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2025-06-13 14:44

Representative Don Bacon’s dissent makes him one of a disappearing breed.
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June 13, 2025

Representative Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, has criticized President Trump’s decisions regarding Russia, tariffs and the name “Gulf of America.” In a Republican-led Congress reluctant to challenge the president, Bacon is part of a disappearing breed in his party.

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His recent statements also suggest he may be headed for the exit. →

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