Nebraskaexaminer iconNebraskaexaminerSep 10, 2026

Gov. Pillen backs ICE crackdown. His company employs undocumented workers.

Before becoming Nebraska's governor three years ago, Jim Pillen built a multimillion-dollar hog enterprise. Casting himself as a conservative businessman who would grow the state's economy, he defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the Republican primary.

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Before becoming Nebraska's governor three years ago, Jim Pillen built a multimillion-dollar hog enterprise.

Casting himself as a conservative businessman who would grow the state's economy, he defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the Republican primary.

This time around, Pillen, who is seeking reelection this fall, won President Trump's endorsement.

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Before becoming Nebraska's governor three years ago, Jim Pillen built a multimillion-dollar hog enterprise. Casting himself as a conservative businessman who would grow the state's economy, he defeated a Trump-backed candidate in the Republican primary. This time around, Pillen, who is seeking reelection this fall, won President Trump's endorsement.

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