GOP lawmaker says Trump was wrong and won't support him in primary

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), who earned Trump's endorsement in 2020, now says that former President Trump was wrong to pressure election officials to overturn the 2020 election and that he will not support him in the 2024 primary if Trump enters the race. #cnn #News

[drvonnostrum]

Holy crap, he almost sounds normal! Nuts that America is so in the gutter that this is seen as being 'heroic."

[kamaboko]

"We respect voter election results..." This guy will be tagged as a RINO from this day on amongst the majority of Republicans.

[rixx]

A Republican capable of admitting to reality. Groundbreaking

[sanjd]

If only more GOP politicians could be like this.... don't cheat and behave in a civil fashion. It should not be so hard.

[MisterNiles]

"At some point, you have to respect the results."
Yeah. When your buddies start looking like they'll be going to jail.

[joselateulade]

Not enough people in the Republican party that are this honest.

[joeberta]

It is NOT enough to just “not support trump” in a primary —- he must be held accountable for his crimes, and indicted for them IF our justice system will have any credibility. PERIOD.

[arjunamarcos]

…..it’s about time more Republicans gain an ounce of integrity and do what’s right. Vote ‘‘em out otherwise.

[barrylyndongurley]

It's so good to hear some GOP talk that's grounded in reality and respect for the truth. I hope others soon follow Bacon's decency and return to sound thinking and actions.

[nans]

Don't give Pence too much credit. He looked for legal ways to throw out the votes. Dan Quail was the voice of reason and told him not to do it. DAN QUAIL!

[lofnouk]

What on God's Green Earth is this??? A Republican with integrity? Surely not!

[auntiepha]

Daily Reminder: "Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible – there will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain." - 06/09/2022 Rep. Elizabeth Cheney (R) Wyoming

[ShredderTainment]

Huge respect to this man for speaking up against the “evil machine”. It’s infuriating to hear folks not agree with the wrongness but then still say they will vote for the wrong again. This guy is more real than most of them. If real is even possible in politics.

[BriguyO]

Yup. He's my Congressman here in CD 2 in Omaha. I did not vote for him because I don't agree with those policies Bacon referred to but, he really seems to be representing the view of Omaha Nebraskans in that people out here are respectful, smart, and practical. I didn't grow up here but, I felt like Don Bacon was speaking for us, his constituents, accurately and thoughtfully on this subject. We represent "The Good Life" here in Nebraska and, we can see threats to that way of life in what we've been seeing in these Jan 6th Congressional Hearings. Thanks, Congressman Bacon for not trying to BS everyone on this.

[magaareinbredhillbillies]

Fox treats their viewers like mushrooms…” keeps them in the dark, and feeds them shit”

[pta]

Wow, thank you sir for putting country before party. Just outstanding, complete respect for you.

[Elaine]

Wait? Some are actually listening and believing facts?

[stephaniewalsh]

I will always vote Democrat but at least to have a more human candidate than Trump would be best for our Country.

[emilybazer]

That is my representative. I would never have voted for him but he is actually a very moderate Republican that is respectable. His aides are super kind and he seems to be doing a really great job in our city. It's shocking because he is part of the GOP.

[terrye]

Someone needs to stand up to Trump and tell him that he's full of crap!