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Rep. Bacon Slams Confederate Base Name Proposal

7/19/2025

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Republican Rep. Don Bacon fiercely condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to restore Confederate base names, labeling the idea "stupid as hell." As a co-sponsor of a bipartisan amendment aimed at preserving non-Confederate names, Bacon underscored Congress's commitment to honoring diverse historical figures. The House and Senate continue to grapple with these contentious renaming discussions as they finalize the defense bill.

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Republican Rep. Don Bacon fiercely condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to restore Confederate base names, labeling the idea "stupid as hell." As a co-sponsor of a bipartisan amendment aimed at preserving non-Confederate names, Bacon underscored Congress's commitment to honoring diverse historical figures. The House and Senate continue to grapple with these contentious renaming discussions as they finalize the defense bill.