In a stunning act of political cowardice, **Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)** has thrown in with the Swamp, unveiling legislation aimed at **undermining President Donald Trump’s wildly successful America-First tariff strategy**. The move, widely condemned by conservative voices across social media, is being viewed as a blatant betrayal of both the America First agenda and the voters who sent Bacon to Washington in the first place.

Appearing on CBS’ *Face the Nation*, a favored outlet of the coastal elite, Bacon announced he was partnering with Democrats and a handful of like-minded RINOs to **strip President Trump of his authority to impose tariffs on foreign adversaries**—tariffs that have already boosted American jobs, pressured foreign nations into trade negotiations, and lowered inflation.

“We have several Republicans in the Senate, and I have some beginning support on the House side,” Bacon told CBS anchor Margaret Brennan, seemingly proud of his alliance with Democrat **Sen. Maria Cantwell** and **Sen. Chuck Grassley**, both of whom have long opposed Trump’s tough stance on China and Mexico.

Bacon’s excuse? He claims the Constitution gives Congress the authority over tariffs and that too much power was handed to the executive branch—a laughable argument given that Congress **voluntarily ceded that power decades ago** and has done little to defend American workers since.

“I think in hindsight, that was a mistake,” Bacon said of Congress letting the president fight for U.S. trade interests—revealing more about his globalist worldview than he likely intended.

The timing of Bacon’s betrayal couldn’t be worse—or more revealing. Trump’s **tariff-driven “Golden Age of America” economic strategy** has led to **a resurgence in American manufacturing**, **lower inflation (down to 1.4%)**, and **record job creation**. Over **228,000 new jobs** have been created in the last quarter alone, and **over 50 countries have come to the table** to renegotiate trade deals after Trump’s bold leadership.

The people are noticing—Trump’s approval rating has surged to 53%.

And yet Don Bacon thinks now is the right time to kneecap the president’s economic plan?

Conservative commentator **Nick Sotor** was among the first to sound the alarm:
“🚨 WTF? Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) just announced he will be introducing legislation to BLOCK President Trump’s ability to levy tariffs on other nations. The people of Nebraska deserve better. **PRIMARY THIS ANTI-TRUMP RINO IN 2026!**”

The backlash was immediate and fierce. One voter commented under Sotor’s post:

“President Trump’s tariffs are WORKING. Inflation down, jobs up, America is respected again. Meanwhile, @RepDonBacon and @SenRandPaul are sitting at 31% approval and sinking. Sad!”

This latest stunt proves what many conservatives have feared: **Bacon has gone Beltway**. He’s abandoned his constituents, his conservative principles, and the America First movement in exchange for the approval of leftist media and D.C. cocktail parties.

President Trump has made it clear: America will **never go back to the days of economic surrender**. And if Bacon and his ilk can’t see that, it’s time for them to go.

Nebraska deserves better. America deserves better.