Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican congressman from Nebraska, appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on August 16, 2026, to discuss various topics. Bacon, who is celebrating his birthday, was asked about the president's recent comments on the state of the economy and the Iran war. He believed the president's justifications for rising gas prices were honest, but setting false expectations earlier in the conflict with Iran had hurt his standing among voters.

Bacon also commented on the president's dismissive remarks regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's nine-month deployment, stating that he should have acknowledged the hardships faced by families and service members. He suggested that the president's dismissal lacked empathy and understanding. Bacon further emphasized the need for congressional oversight and investigation into the living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as he had experienced similar situations aboard an aircraft carrier during his time in the Air Force.