Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) is pushing legislation to strip President Trump of his tariff authority, a move that directly undermines Trump’s economic strategy, which has shown tangible results.
Trump’s tariffs have contributed to a 53% approval rating, with inflation dropping to 1.4%, 228,000 jobs created, and 50 countries seeking trade negotiations. But the real benefits will come in the future when more trade deals are reached that benefit America and subvert the globalists.
Bacon’s proposal contradicts the economic momentum Trump has built, as tariffs have been a key tool in pressuring nations like China, which retaliated with higher tariffs after “Liberation Day” last week.
By targeting Trump’s tariff powers, Bacon is ignoring the constitutional precedent that has granted presidents broad tariff authority since the 20th century, as noted by the Congressional Research Service in a Constitution Center report.
Bacon’s stance aligns him with establishment figures who have historically opposed Trump, including former Vice President Mike Pence. Bacon’s actions risk alienating Nebraska voters, who supported Trump’s policies, with X users like Nick Sortor and Gunther Eagleman calling for a primary challenge in 2026, labeling Bacon a “RINO” and a “POS.”
? WTF? Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) just announced he will be introducing legislation to BLOCK President Trump’s ability to levy tariffs on other nations.
The people of Nebraska deserve better.
PRIMARY THIS ANTI-TRUMP RINO IN 2026! pic.twitter.com/yjzqgprcjK
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 6, 2025
The congressman’s history of defying Trump, including surviving a primary challenge from conservative Dan Frei in 2024 despite Trump’s push for an opponent, shows a pattern of prioritizing personal agenda over national loyalty.
Bacon’s tariff legislation could weaken America’s negotiating leverage globally, especially as many nations brace for economic fallout. By attempting to shift tariff authority back to Congress, Bacon is betting on a power grab that could stall rapid executive responses to trade threats, a flexibility Trump has used to drive economic wins.
Commentary
We knew the RINOs would be coming out against “Liberation Day.” The only partially surprising player going against the President is Senator Chuck Grassley. He has always been a card-carrying member of the UniParty Swamp and the GOP Establishment but has been reluctant to wear his RINO colors so boldly.
Now, he’s helping to lead the charge against President Trump and America.
It is imperative that Grassley, Bacon, and all of the RINOs opposing President Trump’s tariffs get an earful from the people. This isn’t just about unity or putting up a front the way Democrats do. The stock market itself is driven by sentiment and attempts by RINOs to undermine President Trump’s agenda send the wrong message.
These tariffs are necessary. Some will incur pain as a result but it’s necessary pain to reverse decades of unfair trade that has decimated American businesses and harmed American workers.
As I noted in a recent segment of The JD Rucker Show, the globalists are the ones driving attacks on President Trump’s tariffs. It will be interesting to see what other RINOs they pull in to try to make opposition to the tariffs appear to be bipartisan.
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