Challenges in the Life of Don Bacon in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 1, 2025

Life is full of challenges, and Don Bacon faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Don Bacon is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to his political career, Bacon served for 29 years in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Brigadier General. He commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. His congressional district encompasses the city of Omaha and the area surrounding Offutt Air Force Base.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2005: Release of Trump Videotape

In October 2016, after a 2005 videotape surfaced showing Donald Trump making lewd remarks, Don Bacon said that Trump could not win the presidency and should withdraw from the race.

October 2016: Bacon Criticized Trump

In October 2016, after a 2005 videotape surfaced showing Donald Trump making lewd remarks, Don Bacon said that Trump could not win the presidency and should withdraw from the race.

May 2017: Voted for the American Health Care Act

In May 2017, Bacon voted for the American Health Care Act of 2017, which aimed to repeal significant portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

2017: Voted for legislation to ban abortion

In 2017, Bacon voted for legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy and to repeal a rule requiring state and local governments to distribute federal funds to Federally Qualified Health Centers even if they perform abortions, a measure aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood.

December 2018: Voted Against Legislation to End Government Shutdown

In December 2018, Bacon voted against legislation aimed at ending the government shutdown by appropriating funds without money for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

January 2019: Voted Against Legislation to End Government Shutdown

In January 2019, Bacon voted against legislation aimed at ending the government shutdown by appropriating funds without money for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

2019: Voted Against Impeachment Articles Against Donald Trump

In 2019, Bacon voted against both articles of impeachment against Donald Trump in the House.

2020: Expressed Support for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

In 2020, Bacon expressed support for parts of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, including mandatory body cameras and a national registry for police misconduct, but opposed ending qualified immunity and the Department of Defense 1033 program; he ultimately voted against the legislation.

2020: Rejected Attempts to Overturn Election

In 2020, Don Bacon was one of 37 Republicans who rejected attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

2020: Biden Carried Bacon's District

In 2020, Joe Biden carried Don Bacon's congressional district in the presidential election, marking it as a swing district.

2020: Justice for Victims of Lynching Act Incorporated into Emmett Till Antilynching Act

In 2020, the language from The Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, which Bacon introduced, was incorporated into the Emmett Till Antilynching Act; the act passed the House but was blocked in the Senate.

2021: Voted Against Impeachment Article Against Trump

In 2021, Bacon voted against the article of impeachment against Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

2022: Voted against the MORE Act

In 2022, Bacon voted against the MORE Act, which would have removed cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

August 2023: Targeted by Chinese Hackers

In August 2023, the FBI revealed that Don Bacon was the first US lawmaker to be targeted in a cyberespionage intrusion by Chinese government hackers, compromising campaign and personal email data.

October 2023: Vote on Speaker of the House

In October 2023, Don Bacon voted against the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. He supported Steve Scalise initially and later Mike Johnson for the role. He also revealed harassment towards his wife and staff.

2023: Voted for Impeachment Inquiry into Joe Biden

In 2023, Bacon voted for the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden but expressed skepticism, stating impeachments are bad for the nation.

September 18, 2024: Signed Letter Supporting Change to Winner-Takes-All Election System

On September 18, 2024, Bacon and the entire Nebraska delegation signed a letter to Governor Pillen supporting changing Nebraska's presidential election system to a winner-takes-all method.

November 2024: Narrow Win Against Vargas

In November 2024, Don Bacon secured another narrow win in the general election, defeating Democratic challenger Tony Vargas.

2024: Supported Federal Abortion Ban

In 2024, Bacon supported a federal ban on abortion after 15 weeks with exceptions for the life of the mother and opposed the Nebraska Right to Abortion Initiative.