Scoop: GOP Rep. Don Bacon weighed resignation over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Summary
Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, considered resigning due to a proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan from President Trump's administration. The plan, which includes recognizing some occupied Ukrainian regions as Russian and limiting Ukraine's military capabilities, has upset several lawmakers who support Ukraine.Key Facts
- The proposed peace plan has 28 points and includes recognizing some occupied Ukrainian areas as Russian.
- The plan also suggests limiting Ukraine's military size and barring Ukraine from joining NATO.
- Rep. Don Bacon is a strong supporter of Ukraine and considered resigning in protest against the plan.
- Bacon decided not to resign and intends to complete his term, retiring in 2027.
- The peace plan was partly developed by Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy.
- Bacon discussed his concerns with House Speaker Mike Johnson but did not mention resignation.
- If Bacon resigned, it would impact the slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
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