GOP Congressman Just Committed Ultimate Betrayal To Trump
U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) has voiced concern over President Trump’s recent decisions, stating they are “not what we voted for.” In response, Bacon announced plans to introduce a bill aimed at limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs.
Speaking on CBS’s “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Bacon—who has supported Ukraine aid and previously backed the creation of the controversial January 6 Committee—warned of the impact on financial markets and stressed the need for legislative oversight. “It’s time that Congress restores its authorities here,” he said during the interview.
The Nebraska congressman emphasized that the Constitution is “clear” regarding which branch holds the power to set tariffs and taxes. He explained that Congress had previously ceded some of this authority to the executive branch, a decision he now views as a “mistake.”
His forthcoming bill, which will serve as a House counterpart to a Senate proposal introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is titled the Trade Review Act of 2025. The legislation would require the president to inform Congress at least 48 hours prior to implementing or raising tariffs.
Under the proposal, lawmakers would be able to draft a joint resolution, and the administration would need to provide a detailed assessment of the potential consequences. Bacon told CBS News, “I enjoyed listening to Senator Cantwell. I support the legislation that Senator Grassley, Senator Cantwell, we have a total of seven Republicans in the Senate, and I have some beginning support on the House side, which we’ll unveil tomorrow.”
Bacon acknowledged the uphill battle in the House, saying, “It will be harder to pass this in the House. No doubt.” He suggested momentum could build if economic indicators worsen. “If we get 60 votes in the Senate, they’ll put pressure on the House to look at this. And if we continue to see the stock market go a certain direction, or if we see inflation or unemployment shift in a bad way, I think then this bill becomes a very viable bill,” he said. “So it will not pass tomorrow, or maybe in the next couple of weeks, but this will be in the queue that we can use, and it’s time that Congress restores its authorities here.”
Senator Cantwell, who also appeared on “Face the Nation,” expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan support the bill has received. “Normally you don’t get first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have,” she said, noting that Wall Street has responded favorably to the idea.