Republican Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska has indicated he will vote against a Trump-backed rescissions measure if it significantly cuts the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Trump administration proposes rescinding $400 million from PEPFAR, claiming it targets wasteful programming without affecting life-saving assistance, but Bacon views PEPFAR as a noble program and a legacy of George Bush.
Republican rep indicates he will be 'a no' on Trump-backed rescissions measure if AIDS relief cut
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Republican Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska has indicated he will vote against a Trump-backed rescissions measure if it significantly cuts the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Trump administration proposes rescinding $400 million from PEPFAR, claiming it targets wasteful programming without affecting life-saving assistance, but Bacon views PEPFAR as a noble program and a legacy of George Bush.
Trending- 1 Last week: Rep. Don Bacon posted on X describing PEPFAR as 'a noble program'.
- 2 Monday: A White House official provided a statement to Fox News Digital regarding the proposed rescission.
- Potential legislative battle over the rescissions measure in Congress
- Possible reduction in funding for global AIDS relief programs
- Continued political tension between Rep. Bacon and the Trump administration/House leadership
What: Republican Rep. Don Bacon indicates he will vote against a Trump-backed rescissions measure if it guts the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
When: Last week (Bacon's post on X); Monday (White House official statement to Fox News Digital).
Where: United States; Congress; Nebraska (Bacon's state); South Africa (country receiving PEPFAR aid).
Why: The Trump administration seeks to cut what it deems 'wasteful programming' from global health initiatives. Rep. Bacon, however, wants to ensure continued funding for life-saving medicine and views PEPFAR as a noble and important program.
How: The Trump administration proposes to rescind $400 million from the PEPFAR program. Rep. Bacon has publicly stated his opposition if the cuts are too deep, despite pressure from House leaders to align with President Trump.