Rep. Mark Harris, a U.S. Congressman representing North Carolina, posted a series of tweets on December 10, 2025, expressing concern about crime in Charlotte and criticizing local Democratic officials.
In a tweet at 19:17 UTC, Harris shared content from the Paragon Institute, stating: “Read more from @Paragon_Inst:
Later that evening at 20:10 UTC, Harris addressed public safety in Charlotte by posting: “There’s a crime wave happening in Charlotte.
But pro-crime Democrats and sanctuary politicians want to keep illegal aliens and criminals on YOUR streets.
Enough is enough. It’s time to send in the National Guard. https://t.co/tCbImbio82“.
At 20:17 UTC, he continued his criticism of local leadership with another tweet: “Charlotte Democrats continue to put illegal aliens first and North Carolinians last.
@NEWSMAX https://t.co/AWCJ05fbat“.
The city of Charlotte has previously debated its policies regarding immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities. In recent years, discussions have intensified over so-called “sanctuary” policies that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. These debates often become focal points during periods of heightened concern about crime rates or public safety initiatives.
Harris’s remarks come amid ongoing national conversations about the role of state and federal resources—including the National Guard—in addressing urban crime and immigration issues.