RINO Congressman Don Bacon has revealed that he nearly stepped down from his congressional role in response to President Trump's recently unveiled Ukraine peace plan.
The White House's 28-point proposal aims to provide Ukraine with enduring security assurances, access to European markets, and funds for reconstruction. However, the plan also acknowledges some of Russia's territorial acquisitions, ensures Ukraine's exclusion from NATO, and limits its military size to 600,000 troops.
According to Gateway Pundit, Bacon expressed his dismay over the proposal during a conversation with Axios, admitting that he was "so angry" at the Trump administration's peace plan that he "thought about" resigning early. Bacon, known for his centrist foreign policy stance and strong support for Ukraine, has already announced his intention to retire in 2027 rather than pursue another term.
He criticized the proposal as the "Witkoff Ukrainian surrender plan," a reference to Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy who played a role in crafting the plan. Despite his frustration, Bacon stated, "in the end I have a commitment to our constituents to fulfill my term," and shared his anger with House Speaker Mike Johnson, though he did not bring up the possibility of resignation.
Bacon is often seen as one of the few remaining RINOs in the House, frequently aligning with Democrats on various issues. Recently, he opposed an effort to censure New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver following her assault and verbal abuse of ICE agents. Bacon has also been a vocal critic of President Trump's policies, calling for the dismissal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in April over a leaked classified Signal chat.
Having announced his decision not to seek re-election, Bacon lamented the demanding nature of congressional life. He wrote, "Some like to spin my retirement from Congress to fit their own wishes. Im retiring from Congress in 2027 to spend more time with family [and] home."
He further explained his reluctance to continue enduring "14-hour days & DC 4 days a week," which he deemed necessary to maintain his position in a politically competitive district.
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