Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), a moderate Republican, said he’s concerned about the U.S. economy, noting his state saw a 6 percent annual drop in real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025.

In an interview with CNN’s Phil Mattingly, Bacon pointed to the recent jobs data and the latest round of tariffs as reason for his pessimism about the economy.

“From my vantage point here in Nebraska, we’re seeing a bit of a troubled economic mess — or, right now, it’s a troubled time,” Bacon said.

“In Nebraska, the GDP here has decreased by 6 percent over the last year, and it’s all about trade. It’s all about getting corn and soybeans out the door,” Bacon continued. “So, what I hear with, you know, weak jobs numbers, we’re sort of seeing that in Nebraska right now.”

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