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#22

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Notable influencer in US Congress

Out of 503 in US Congress

Top 4.4%

Don Bacon

Republican

US Congress Twitter/X

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#22

X Rank

1,103,550

Benchmarker Score

2,665

Posts

831,254

Likes

136,148

Comments

312

Avg Likes

Avg Comments

967,402

Total Engagement

363

Engagement Rate

142.7

Posts/Week

Daily

Posting Regularity

Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.

95,980 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

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20 posts

@moseshessstan It doesn’t work well. Lots of cologne.

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@Roshanm68802789 We do what is morally right. You stand with Hamas.

Party Politics & Leadership Israel & Palestine Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@Roshanm68802789 It means you have no moral compass or no common sense.

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@PissedParents1 You’re a dumb bigot. Look in the mirror and repent.

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@PissedParents1 Great! I’d oppose bigots for free.

Memes, Humor & Casual Hate Crimes Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@ericbeneker I agree with it. It’s Reagan.

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@KentakitMoore They’re not. You raise great point in defense of Israel. Let’s defeat Hamas.

Defense & National Security Israel & Palestine Counter-Terrorism Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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This whole post smells of arrogance. The Under Secretary talks of Flexible Realism, but nothing of values and morality. This is a gaping hole. When the Administration threatens two NATO countries...

Defense & National Security NATO Armed Forces Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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The GOP stands by our friend and ally, Israel. It is the only democracy in the Middle East. We both gain from this friendship. Conversely, Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorists who have murdered Ameri...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Middle East Counter-Terrorism Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@KyleYounkin2 You stand with Hamas, I’ll stand with Israel.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@theForesterXIV You stand with Hamas. You’re the betrayer.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@APumpjack @DemocratsOnly I’m for destroying Hamas.

Defense & National Security Counter-Terrorism Israel & Palestine Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@em_mls @UN @IntlCrimCourt @amnestyPL You’re with Hamas. I’m with Israel.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine United Nations Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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@Paula_Dockery We support our ally over Hamas.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Middle East Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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@DemocratsOnly Morality is more important than politics. I’ll stand with Israel and oppose Hamas.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Middle East Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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I greatly enjoy opposing the bigots here.

Party Politics & Leadership Opposition Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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@GrannyatH @TrackAIPAC I love opposing the anti-Semites.

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🚨 The House just voted 314-104-10 against an effort to cut off all assistance to Israel. America will continue to stand with our strongest democratic ally in the Middle East. https://t.co/GFRwZGxQSL

Legislative & Congressional Activity Israel & Palestine Foreign Aid Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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Great speaking with Air Force enlisted intelligence professionals on the Hill about strengthening key areas of our national defense, from cyber defense to getting cutting-edge technology into the h...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Intelligence Community Cybersecurity Defense Procurement Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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https://t.co/OyIYMjhdrM

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🚨 The House just voted 218-204 to move forward on the discharge petition to provide military aid to Ukraine and impose tough sanctions on Russia. The House will vote on final passage tomorrow. This...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Jun 03, 2026 View on X

24,586

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1,428

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🚨 The House just passed the Ukraine Support Act by a vote of 226-195 to provide military aid to Ukraine and impose tough sanctions on Russia. https://t.co/AQ274w2f3j

Legislative & Congressional Activity Jun 05, 2026 View on X

19,060

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1,227

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The continued attacks on NATO allies are counterproductive. The comments hurt Americans. I commanded the huge Ramstein AB in Germany. The two big airfields in Germany give us great access in three ...

Defense & National Security Apr 30, 2026 View on X

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The Pentagon blindsided Poland and pulled an armored brigade out of Eastern Europe while Russia is still waging war in Ukraine. This sends a weak message to Putin and is a slap in the face to our N...

Defense & National Security May 15, 2026 View on X

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Mr Witkoff has gone to Moscow eight times to negotiate peace… zero times to Ukraine. Most Americans know this is not right. Don’t pretend to be neutral when the facts are obvious. Can we get someon...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Jun 03, 2026 View on X

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Ukraine is fighting for their freedom and independence against a Russian invasion. 70% of Americans support Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 15, 2026 View on X

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70% of Americans strongly support Ukraine. It is time that Congress reflect the will of the people and stand with freedom. I am glad we have 218 signatures on the discharge petition that will bring...

Legislative & Congressional Activity May 14, 2026 View on X

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Memo to President Trump: 70% of Americans stand with Ukraine. We stand with independence, free markets and rule of law. We oppose a dictator who invades a neighbor. We stand with honor and right… a...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 25, 2026 View on X

12,318

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2,648

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The United Nations General Assembly should vote on removing the Russians from the Security Council. Russia is a pariah state and should be treated that way.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 29, 2026 View on X

10,496

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1,690

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Russia is losing on the battlefield and in the Black Sea. Its economy is in tatters. All it can do is bomb Ukrainian cities and civilians. This is why we must pass Russian sanctions and military ai...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 24, 2026 View on X

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Removing TPS status for Haitians living in the United States would cost 350,000 workers their ability to work at a time when we’re already facing serious workforce shortages. I’ve heard from health...

Immigration & Border Security Apr 15, 2026 View on X

1,474

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9,195

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We cannot become 1930s Germany. https://t.co/tI52f1P6gI

Party Politics & Leadership Jun 23, 2026 View on X

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4,103

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This tough lady is surrounded by a bunch of creeps. https://t.co/47BW4uyfLM

Memes, Humor & Casual Jul 04, 2026 View on X

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3,464

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Defense & National Security Apr 30, 2026 View on X

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Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 25, 2026 View on X

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Ukraine is fighting for their freedom and independence against a Russian invasion. 70% of Americans support Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 15, 2026 View on X

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Doing more to support Ukraine would improve these numbers. 70% of Americans support Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 23, 2026 View on X

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Kick Russia out of the UN Security Council. Putin’s Russia is pariah state committing war crimes everyday. https://t.co/q1c9Ui4pin

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 29, 2026 View on X

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A new citizen who said the oath yesterday is just as much a citizen as Tucker Carlson. There’s no two tiers in citizenship.

Immigration & Border Security May 05, 2026 View on X

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Russia claims to be a superpower. Yet, 25% of Russians don’t have indoor toilets. They’re 70 years behind America.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 22, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Jul 2026

-1 #22

Jun 2026

+3 #21

May 2026

+8 #24

Apr 2026

#32

Content Categories

N/A 408

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 355

Defense & National Security 354

Party Politics & Leadership 277

Memes, Humor & Casual 277

Topics & Themes

Russia Armed Forces Ukraine Republican Party Political Strategy Middle East NATO Legal Immigration Israel & Palestine Religious Liberty Counter-Terrorism Hate Crimes Misinformation Workforce Immigration Intelligence Community Opposition Foreign Aid State Department Pentagon Budget Sanctions

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

315

Don: 2,711 ↑

Likes

336,867

Don: 835,641 ↑

Comments

31,018

Don: 137,218 ↑

Avg Likes

873.7

Don: 308.2 ↓

Avg Comments

84.0

Don: 50.6 ↓

Benchmarker Score

398,903

Don: 1,110,077 ↑

Posts/Week

17.1

Don: 142.7 ↑

Avg Post Length

237 chars

Don: 122 ↓