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Bacon Condemns Hegseth Analogy, Demands More Patriots for Ukraine

6/9/2026

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Summary

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Rep. Don Bacon condemned Secretary of State Hegseth’s D-Day analogy as unfairly blaming Europe while ignoring Russia’s aggression.
He urged allies to add Patriot missile production lines for Ukraine and said the administration’s weak Russia stance and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Europe focus harm U.S. security.
He called the Texas GOP’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn a mistake that could jeopardize the Senate seat.

History

Historical Context

During the 1991 Gulf War, President George H.W. Bush ordered a swift surge of U.S. arms, sending Patriot missile batteries to Israel and other allies as part of a 42-nation coalition that flew more than 100,000 sorties. Rep. Don Bacon now cites that same rapid manufacturing model to press for new Patriot lines for Ukraine, linking past and present defense policy.

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Story summary

Rep. Don Bacon condemned Secretary of State Hegseth’s D-Day analogy as unfairly blaming Europe while ignoring Russia’s aggression.
He urged allies to add Patriot missile production lines for Ukraine and said the administration’s weak Russia stance and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Europe focus harm U.S. security.
He called the Texas GOP’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn a mistake that could jeopardize the Senate seat.

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