Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, posted a series of tweets on December 6, 2025, addressing a stabbing incident involving Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte and criticizing Democratic policies.
In his first post at 18:23 UTC, Harris stated, “Iryna Zarutska was stabbed on the same transit line in Charlotte.”
Later that evening at 21:33 UTC, he added, “This latest senseless stabbing proves what the Left desperately wants to hide: Democrat policies protect criminals and abandon victims.”
In a subsequent tweet at 22:34 UTC, Harris wrote, “This is what’s going on: Pro-crime democrats care more about criminals than their victims.”
The incident referenced by Harris involves Iryna Zarutska being attacked on a public transit line in Charlotte. The tweets reflect ongoing debates over crime rates and criminal justice policies in major U.S. cities. Lawmakers and public officials have frequently debated whether changes to bail reform and prosecution practices have impacted crime rates or public safety.
Rep. Mark Harris has previously been vocal about issues related to law enforcement and public safety in North Carolina.