After years of aligning with the establishment and repeatedly bucking the America First movement, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has finally had enough—not of the swamp, but of the workload. The congressman from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District announced he won’t seek reelection in 2026. In a statement posted to X, Bacon wrote: “Some like to spin my retirement from Congress to fit their own wishes. I’m retiring from Congress in 2027 to spend more time with family & home. I don’t want to do 14-hour days & DC 4 days a week anymore, which is what it takes to win this purple seat.” Bacon’s retirement isn’t about family—it’s about political survival. After barely clinging to his seat for years, he’s bowing out before voters finally reject…
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