NEBRASKA- Former President Donald Trump is calling for a "good and SMART America First Republican Patriot" to challenge Rep. Don Bacon in next year's primary election.

The former president issued the call in November, then highlighted coverage of the statement by promising to back like-minded GOP candidates who would take on any of the congressional Republicans he named.

The list included Bacon, along with 12 other representatives and one senator. All had either voted for the recently passed $1.2 billion infrastructure bill or voted for articles of impeachment against Trump in January.

Bacon, who represents the Omaha-area 2nd District, was one of 13 House Republicans who voted for the infrastructure bill.

"Saving America starts by saving the GOP from RINOs, sellouts, and known losers!" Trump said, using an acronym for “Republicans In Name Only.”

Bacon's campaign pushed back, saying the congressman "has a strong record of delivering results for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional District. Through his work on the Armed Services and Agriculture Committees, Congressman Bacon was rated in the top 20% ineffectiveness for all members of Congress.

"While the former President is entitled to his views, our team will continue to meet with constituents and leaders from across the district and make our case for re-election. We look forward to helping Republicans take back the House and secure a majority in 2022," the campaign said.

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