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Moderate Rep. Bacon Rejects MAGA, Champions Free Trade

5/18/2025

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) stands out as a moderate conservative, openly rejecting the MAGA faction of his party. He challenges Trump's tariff policies, championing Congress's role in trade decisions. Bacon passionately argues that free trade enriches consumers with superior products at lower costs, all while staying true to his conservative roots.

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) stands out as a moderate conservative, openly rejecting the MAGA faction of his party. He challenges Trump's tariff policies, championing Congress's role in trade decisions. Bacon passionately argues that free trade enriches consumers with superior products at lower costs, all while staying true to his conservative roots.