Coverage dated August 17, 2026

Bacon concerned about Trump not being 'aware' of missile shortage

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GOP Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) said Sunday he was “concerned” about President Trump saying he is not aware of the Pentagon’s missile shortage. “I do have concerns that the president said he was not aware that we had a shortage of weapons like cruise missiles and Patriots.

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    GOP Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) said Sunday he was “concerned” about President Trump saying he is not aware of the Pentagon’s missile shortage. “I do have concerns that the president said he was not aware that we had a shortage of weapons like cruise missiles and Patriots.

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