{"id":2456283,"date":"2025-07-07T11:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-bacon-interested-in-executive-role-such-as-president\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T11:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:02:41","slug":"don-bacon-interested-in-executive-role-such-as-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-bacon-interested-in-executive-role-such-as-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Don Bacon interested in \u2018executive\u2019 role such as president"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdon-bacon-interested-in-executive-role-such-as-president%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2456283&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, has announced his interest in pursuing an &#8220;executive&#8221; role, such as governor or president, after opting not to seek reelection in his competitive House district. Known for his ability to win in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-activist-to-resign-from-voter-roll-operation-after-pressure-from-gop-states\/\" title=\"Democrat Activist To Resign From Voter Roll Operation After Pressure From GOP ...s\">predominantly blue area<\/a>, bacon&#8217;s retirement presents an opportunity for Democrats in the upcoming 2026 elections. In an interview, he mentioned he is open to a presidential run, acknowledging the difficulty of such a leap from the House, as few have successfully transitioned from that role to the presidency.Bacon expressed a strong desire to serve and make a meaningful impact but also recognized his preference for roles that do not require frequent reelections. He considers running for Nebraska governor unlikely due to his friendship with the current governor, Jim Pillen, but has shown interest in a future defense secretary position. Additionally, Bacon&#8217;s retirement was influenced by personal factors, including a lack of motivation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >intense campaigning required<\/a> and a desire to spend more time with his family. As he steps away, various candidates from both parties are gearing up to contest his House seat.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Bacon says he&rsquo;s interested in an &lsquo;executive&rsquo; role such as governor or president<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2167707\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said he&rsquo;s interested in an &ldquo;executive&rdquo; office, such as governor or president, after choosing not to run for reelection in his competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">House<\/a> district.<\/p>\n<p>Bacon has repeatedly overcome the odds in his Omaha-based district despite the area voting blue in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-elections-and-a-ballot-initiative-to-watch-today\/\" title=\"Two Elections And A Ballot Initiative To Watch Today\">nationwide elections<\/a>. His retirement from the House opens up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backed-monica-de-la-cruz-wins-republican-nomination-in-texas-primary\/\" title=\"Trump-Backed Monica De La Cruz Wins ... Nomination in Texas Primary\">prime pickup opportunity<\/a> for Democrats in 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3463977\/leaked-memo-biden-team-help-early-debate-trump\/\">Leaked memo shows advisers told Biden he would be helped by early debate with Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3464020\/stephanopoulos-blames-downpour-deaths-trump-liberal-media-scream\/\">Stephanopoulos blames downpour deaths on Trump: Liberal Media Scream<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3464034\/medicaid-finances-north-carolina-births\/\">Medicaid finances most North Carolina births<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I got asked the other day, &lsquo;You say you&rsquo;re interested in being an executive &mdash; is that governor or president?&rsquo; I go, &lsquo;Yes,&rsquo;&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/congress\/centrist-rep-don-bacon-congress-presidential-bid-rcna216624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bacon said<\/a> in an NBC News interview. &ldquo;If there&rsquo;s an opportunity and I can make a difference, a unique difference, I would like to keep serving. I just don&rsquo;t want to do two-year elections.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The fifth-term House representative acknowledged that a presidential run would be a big leap for him, given the rarity of presidents who have served in the House. President James Garfield was the last successful House member to run for president in the 1800s.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think it would be very easily done,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;All I know is I have a heart to serve our country, and I have a vision.&rdquo; If Bacon chose to run for president, it&rsquo;d be in a likely loaded field of candidates such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Bacon said he likes Rubio, Vance, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) as presidential candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The more likely executive office Bacon could attain is governor of Nebraska. He represents the most populous city in the state and has consistently outperformed nationwide Republican candidates.<\/p>\n<p>But Bacon said he&rsquo;s unwilling to run against Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE), whom he considers a friend. Pillen announced his 2026 reelection bid in May, making it unlikely that Bacon would run for the office until Pillen&rsquo;s potential second term was over in 2031. Bacon would be 67 years old then.<\/p>\n<p>The Air Force veteran said he would be interested in a spot as Defense Secretary &ldquo;if God opens up that door.&rdquo; But his view of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poor-communities-suffer-the-consequences-of-elitist-policies\/\" title=\"Poor communities suffer the consequences of elitist policies\">foreign policy &#038;mdash<\/a>; one notable example is his strong support for providing arms to Ukraine &mdash; could make him unpopular for a Republican president, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Another possibility is Nebraska&rsquo;s Senate race in 2026, though he has not publicly discussed that option. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) will run for reelection and has already received President Donald Trump&rsquo;s endorsement. Independent candidate Dan Osborn could run again after his close loss to Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Bacon said his choice to retire came down to the fact that he no longer had the &ldquo;fire in his belly&rdquo; to win the competitive reelection bids required of him in his district. &ldquo;This job requires a 14-hour day during the week, Saturdays, parades and a variety of things, and Sunday sometimes. And do I want to do this for two more years? I just didn&rsquo;t have the hunger to want to work at that intensity level,&rdquo; Bacon said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And my wife has wanted me to come home. I&rsquo;m gone to D.C. four days a week, and I have a chance to be home now seven days a week, and I have eight grandkids within 10 minutes of my house,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3458241\/don-bacon-will-not-seek-reelection-2026-swing-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DON BACON WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION IN 2016 IN KEY SWING DISTRICT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He believes he would have won reelection had he decided to run again. Myriad challengers have already emerged for his seat. On the Republican side, Omaha city councilor Brinker Harding and former state senator Brett Lindstrom have declared their campaigns. Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert could also run on the Republican side.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic State Sen. John Cavanaugh and PAC founder Denise Powell, among others, are running on the Democratic side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2167707\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2167707\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bacon expresses interest in an executive role like governor or president after opting not to seek reelection in his competitive House district<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2456284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/don-bacon.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[41725,58543,50402,5894,58544],"class_list":["post-2456283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-don-bacon","tag-executive-role","tag-leadership-2","tag-politics","tag-presidential-ambition"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/don-bacon.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2456283"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2456287,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456283\/revisions\/2456287"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2456284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2456283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2456283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2456283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}