Brian Bengs
@thebigbengs.bsky.social
Lt Col (Ret) USAF, USN Vet, Former Wind Cave National Park Ranger, Husband & Father now running for Senate to stand up for people who work for a living.
https://bengsforsouthdakota.com/
https://bengsforsouthdakota.com/
Thanks to everyone who came out in Spearfish last night, I’ll be in Belle Fourche this evening!
February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out in Spearfish last night, I’ll be in Belle Fourche this evening!
Today’s as a good a day as any to release the full, un-redacted Epstein Files.
There’s a reason why public trust in the Washington establishment is at historic lows: our institutions let the wealthy and well connected play by a different set of rules.
There’s a reason why public trust in the Washington establishment is at historic lows: our institutions let the wealthy and well connected play by a different set of rules.
February 18, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Today’s as a good a day as any to release the full, un-redacted Epstein Files.
There’s a reason why public trust in the Washington establishment is at historic lows: our institutions let the wealthy and well connected play by a different set of rules.
There’s a reason why public trust in the Washington establishment is at historic lows: our institutions let the wealthy and well connected play by a different set of rules.
Folks, I’m hitting the road again. I’ll be in Spearfish tomorrow and Belle Fourche Thursday, with more stops this week and next as I head eastward. Stay posted!
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Folks, I’m hitting the road again. I’ll be in Spearfish tomorrow and Belle Fourche Thursday, with more stops this week and next as I head eastward. Stay posted!
Big Money Mike Rounds claims he’s running a “grassroots campaign.”
That might be the biggest lie he’s ever told (we are still researching). Almost every dollar he’s raised comes from wealthy donors and special interest PACs. He doesn’t know a thing about running a people-powered campaign.
That might be the biggest lie he’s ever told (we are still researching). Almost every dollar he’s raised comes from wealthy donors and special interest PACs. He doesn’t know a thing about running a people-powered campaign.
February 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Big Money Mike Rounds claims he’s running a “grassroots campaign.”
That might be the biggest lie he’s ever told (we are still researching). Almost every dollar he’s raised comes from wealthy donors and special interest PACs. He doesn’t know a thing about running a people-powered campaign.
That might be the biggest lie he’s ever told (we are still researching). Almost every dollar he’s raised comes from wealthy donors and special interest PACs. He doesn’t know a thing about running a people-powered campaign.
This Presidents Day, we honor not just our leaders, but the system they serve. Our best leaders know that America’s strength lies in checks and balances — making sure no one, not even the president, is above the law.
February 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This Presidents Day, we honor not just our leaders, but the system they serve. Our best leaders know that America’s strength lies in checks and balances — making sure no one, not even the president, is above the law.
When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.
February 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.
Career politicians and insider stock trading point to the same problem: a system that works for insiders, not South Dakota families. I’ll support term limits and a ban on stock trading for elected officials.
February 15, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Career politicians and insider stock trading point to the same problem: a system that works for insiders, not South Dakota families. I’ll support term limits and a ban on stock trading for elected officials.
Today, I’m celebrating not just my wife, but the woman who helped create the beautiful life we share, especially our two daughters.
30 years of marriage, countless memories, and I’d do it all over again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.
30 years of marriage, countless memories, and I’d do it all over again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.
February 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Today, I’m celebrating not just my wife, but the woman who helped create the beautiful life we share, especially our two daughters.
30 years of marriage, countless memories, and I’d do it all over again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.
30 years of marriage, countless memories, and I’d do it all over again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.
If you’re tired of politics as usual, you’re not alone — and you’ve got a candidate who agrees. I’m running to shake up the status quo and get Washington working.
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
If you’re tired of politics as usual, you’re not alone — and you’ve got a candidate who agrees. I’m running to shake up the status quo and get Washington working.
You don’t represent South Dakota if you spend more time fundraising from lobbyists than listening to farmers, ranchers, and workers. In Washington, the only people that will have my ear are South Dakotans – not party leaders, not special interests.
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
You don’t represent South Dakota if you spend more time fundraising from lobbyists than listening to farmers, ranchers, and workers. In Washington, the only people that will have my ear are South Dakotans – not party leaders, not special interests.
When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.
Mike Rounds stands aside while Washington trade wars decimate markets and bankrupt South Dakota’s farmers.
South Dakotans deserve a Senator who won’t stay silent when our way of life is threatened.
South Dakotans deserve a Senator who won’t stay silent when our way of life is threatened.
February 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Mike Rounds stands aside while Washington trade wars decimate markets and bankrupt South Dakota’s farmers.
South Dakotans deserve a Senator who won’t stay silent when our way of life is threatened.
South Dakotans deserve a Senator who won’t stay silent when our way of life is threatened.
When everything is about party loyalty, nobody is accountable to the American people. South Dakotans want a voice that forces Washington to listen, and I’ll never sit on the sidelines as the two parties turn every problem into a political food fight.
February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
When everything is about party loyalty, nobody is accountable to the American people. South Dakotans want a voice that forces Washington to listen, and I’ll never sit on the sidelines as the two parties turn every problem into a political food fight.
Great to be in Pierre today meeting with South Dakota union leaders and members.
My campaign isn’t about left or right, it’s about top vs. bottom. As South Dakota’s next Senator, I’ll work for working people.
My campaign isn’t about left or right, it’s about top vs. bottom. As South Dakota’s next Senator, I’ll work for working people.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Great to be in Pierre today meeting with South Dakota union leaders and members.
My campaign isn’t about left or right, it’s about top vs. bottom. As South Dakota’s next Senator, I’ll work for working people.
My campaign isn’t about left or right, it’s about top vs. bottom. As South Dakota’s next Senator, I’ll work for working people.
South Dakota farmers and ranchers pay the price for reckless trade wars – in fact American farmers and ranchers lost $34.6 billion last year. Tariffs hurt our exports, drive up costs, and put family operations at risk.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
South Dakota farmers and ranchers pay the price for reckless trade wars – in fact American farmers and ranchers lost $34.6 billion last year. Tariffs hurt our exports, drive up costs, and put family operations at risk.
Rural hospitals were put on the chopping block to pay for billions of dollars in tax giveaways to CEOs and hedge funds. Mike Rounds knew that — and voted yes anyway.
February 9, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Rural hospitals were put on the chopping block to pay for billions of dollars in tax giveaways to CEOs and hedge funds. Mike Rounds knew that — and voted yes anyway.
Washington isn’t broken by accident. It’s broken by politicians who stay too long and serve themselves. I support term limits because we need to bring accountability to the DC Country Club.
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Washington isn’t broken by accident. It’s broken by politicians who stay too long and serve themselves. I support term limits because we need to bring accountability to the DC Country Club.
Mike Rounds knows importing more foreign beef won’t meaningfully cut grocery prices, but it will undercut South Dakota’s ranching communities.
I’m looking forward to his statement that is surely coming anytime now calling for trade policies that protect our ranchers.
I’m looking forward to his statement that is surely coming anytime now calling for trade policies that protect our ranchers.
February 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Mike Rounds knows importing more foreign beef won’t meaningfully cut grocery prices, but it will undercut South Dakota’s ranching communities.
I’m looking forward to his statement that is surely coming anytime now calling for trade policies that protect our ranchers.
I’m looking forward to his statement that is surely coming anytime now calling for trade policies that protect our ranchers.
Thank you to everyone who came out in Hot Springs to help get me on the ballot! Together we’re going to take this people-powered movement to Washington.
February 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out in Hot Springs to help get me on the ballot! Together we’re going to take this people-powered movement to Washington.
Thanks to Mike Rounds’ vote for massive tax giveaways for his billionaire donor class, big corporations like Amazon now have lower tax rates than hardworking South Dakotan families.
February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Thanks to Mike Rounds’ vote for massive tax giveaways for his billionaire donor class, big corporations like Amazon now have lower tax rates than hardworking South Dakotan families.
If justice for victims was a priority in Washington, the Epstein files would’ve been public years ago. Instead we get delays, redactions, and excuses. Mike Rounds opposed releasing the files till the 11th hour, showing he’s still running cover for the elite.
February 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
If justice for victims was a priority in Washington, the Epstein files would’ve been public years ago. Instead we get delays, redactions, and excuses. Mike Rounds opposed releasing the files till the 11th hour, showing he’s still running cover for the elite.
I’m running for office on a platform that being an elected official shouldn’t be a career. When lifetime politicians like Mike Rounds spend decades cashing special interest checks, you can count on them to put regular South Dakotans second.
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I’m running for office on a platform that being an elected official shouldn’t be a career. When lifetime politicians like Mike Rounds spend decades cashing special interest checks, you can count on them to put regular South Dakotans second.
Mike Rounds, did those massive tax cuts for corporations you voted for “trickle down” to job creation yet?
February 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Mike Rounds, did those massive tax cuts for corporations you voted for “trickle down” to job creation yet?
Washington only works when leaders answer to people – not parties, donors, or party bosses.
As South Dakota’s next Independent Senator, I’ll answer to the people of South Dakota, and nobody else.
As South Dakota’s next Independent Senator, I’ll answer to the people of South Dakota, and nobody else.
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Washington only works when leaders answer to people – not parties, donors, or party bosses.
As South Dakota’s next Independent Senator, I’ll answer to the people of South Dakota, and nobody else.
As South Dakota’s next Independent Senator, I’ll answer to the people of South Dakota, and nobody else.
