Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, posted a series of statements on July 28, 2025, addressing election integrity, recent legislative actions under President Trump, and federal employee rights.
In a tweet posted at 20:33 UTC, Harris alleged misconduct by Democratic lawmakers in relation to election processes. He wrote, “Democrats tried to rig the election and got caught – there should be severe consequences! #Russiagate”.
Later that evening at 21:39 UTC, Harris commented on a recent legislative move by the Trump administration regarding budget policy. He stated, “The rescissions package President Trump signed into law last week was the first domino to fall! We can’t lose momentum now—next up on the list is the Department of Education!”.
At 21:48 UTC, Harris expressed support for protections for federal employees’ religious rights. In his post he said, “Federal employees should never have to choose between their career and their faith, and I’m glad that this administration recognizes that. Well done, @USOPM!”.
Rescission packages are tools used by the executive branch to propose canceling previously allocated funds; Congress must approve these proposals before they take effect. The mention of targeting the Department of Education follows longstanding Republican efforts to reduce or restructure its scope and funding.
Harris’s remarks regarding faith in federal employment come amid ongoing discussions about religious accommodation in government workplaces. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has periodically updated its guidance to ensure employees are not discriminated against based on religious beliefs or practices.
