US EditionBacon Weighed Resigning Over Trump’s Ukraine Plan
Rep. Bacon called the plan a 'surrender' deal forcing Ukraine to reduce its military and cede territory, causing anger among pro-Ukrainian lawmakers, according to Axios.
- Recently, Rep. Don Bacon considered resigning after learning a peace plan tied to President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, and publicly rejected the proposal, Axios reported Monday.
- Drafted as a 28-point proposal, the plan would require Ukraine to cede Crimea and eastern Donbas, reduce its military, and abandon long-range missiles capable of reaching Moscow, as unveiled last week.
- Despite considering resignation, Bacon told Axios he would finish his term and retire in 2027, sharing his anger with Speaker Mike Johnson.
- GOP caucus tensions have prompted several pro-Ukraine lawmakers on the Hill, including Republicans, to react furiously, while Punchbowl News warned more "explosive" resignations could follow.
- Ukraine amended the draft to 19 points and Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said `Many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework`, though Russia has not fully agreed.
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Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
WASHINGTON - Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing President Donald Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say favors Russia, a sharp departure for a party that has adhered closely to almost all of Trump's initiatives. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Republican Party Divided Over Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Proposal
Republican Party Divided Over Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Proposal Several congressional Republicans are expressing strong disapproval of President Donald Trump's handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan, which they argue unduly favors Russia. This criticism marks a significant shift from the typically unified support Trump receives from within his party.The proposed 28-point peace framework, initially reported last week, has raised fears among …
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Members of Congress Are Not Enjoying Themselves
Don Bacon has not been happy lately. The moderate Nebraska congressman — one of only three House Republicans representing a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024 — has been one of the sharpest GOP Trump critics on Capitol Hill, bashing the president’s threats against the media and calling for Pete Hegseth’s ouster after Signalgate. Bacon, a retired Army brigadier general, has recently gone guns-blazing against Trump’s new Russia/Ukraine peace pr…
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