Republicans are in support of dangerous cuts to Social Security and Medicaid that will screw over their constituents in order to pay for their billionaire tax cut. Empowered by their allies in Congress like Don Bacon (NE-02), Donald Trump and his supporters have led an aggressive effort to decimate Social Security’s workforce and infrastructure. These are cuts that target the core stability of this earned benefit American workers rely on.
“Bacon has enabled cuts that will gut Social Security and Medicaid. He’s responsible for this, and while his voters are struggling to afford groceries and health care, they won’t forget Bacon’s betrayal,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Nico Delgado.
Nebraskans who depend on Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP will suffer as a result:
- Approximately 105,344 of Bacon’s constituents in Nebraska’s 2nd District rely on Social Security.
- Approximately 78,600 (14%) of Bacon’s constituents in Nebraska’s 2nd District are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, and over 23,000 people in the district have used SNAP.
Before voting to slash Medicaid, Bacon made false promises and claimed to oppose Medicaid cuts. Bacon previously voted for a Republican package that could have taken Medicaid coverage away from nearly two million Americans.
Published: Mar 5, 2025