Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has recently taken to social media to express his views on various political issues. Through a series of tweets, he has discussed topics ranging from public broadcasting funding to state governance and national immigration policies.
On June 10, 2025, Rep. Harris shared his experience with National Public Radio (NPR), stating that “I went on @NPR to talk DEFUNDING NPR—and they edited out the best parts!” He argued that “taxpayer funding is a privilege not a right,” emphasizing that “the 1st Amendment doesn’t mean taxpayers owe Left-wing media a dime.” He further pointed out that NPR’s budget includes only 1% federal dollars.
Later the same day, Harris criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of state emergencies in another tweet posted at 19:04 UTC. He claimed that “Gavin Newsom is so set on letting his state burn, he is asking a federal judge to take control of the military.”
On June 11, 2025, at approximately midnight UTC, Rep. Harris addressed immigration policy through another tweet where he asserted that “Americans voted to END the invasion.” He continued by stating “Americans voted to DEPORT lawlessness” and concluded with “Americans voted for LAW & ORDER.”
In related news about public broadcasting funding: According to NPR’s website and financial statements, NPR receives less than 1% of its direct funding from federal sources. Most of its funds come from member stations’ fees and corporate sponsorships.
