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Ben Sasse Returns to Nebraska, Shares Advice on Life, Faith, and AI at Boys' State
Sasse said a crisis of friendship is making lasting bonds harder to form as he also discussed cancer, Congress and artificial intelligence.
- On Friday, June 5, 2026, former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse addressed the 84th annual Cornhusker Boys' State, discussing his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis and American politics during a Q&A session sponsored by the American Legion.
- Sasse, diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, noted that aggressive treatment has allowed him to exceed initial life expectancy expectations while maintaining gratitude for enduring male friendships from his youth.
- Addressing a "crisis of friendship," Sasse cited statistics showing the number of people reporting no close friends has quadrupled since 1990, emphasizing that shared difficult tasks build deeper bonds than discretionary hobbies.
- Criticizing Congress as "broken," Sasse warned that politicians prioritize viral soundbites over substantive work, urging youth to embrace self-ownership and entrepreneurial disruption to navigate technological revolutions.
- Reflecting on his career, Sasse advised participants to cultivate lifelong learning and deep personal relationships, describing his terminal diagnosis as "theologically a gift" that forces clarity on mortality.
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Ben Sasse reflects on his diagnosis, lessons he's learned during Nebraska Boys' State speech
As part of Boys' State's Americanism Speaker Series, former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse reflected on his diagnosis and the lessons he's learned.
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