Representative Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House from North Carolina, made several posts on January 22, 2026, criticizing the actions of Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Biden administration regarding former President Donald Trump.
In a tweet posted at 18:50 UTC, Harris wrote, “I’m starting to think every liberal has Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Later that day at 19:22 UTC, Harris commented on Jack Smith’s role in prosecuting Donald Trump. He stated, “Jack Smith is a rogue prosecutor who targeted President Trump and weaponized the law against his political opponents.”
At 20:47 UTC on the same day, Harris further alleged political motivations behind the investigations into Trump. He tweeted, “The Biden administration knew they couldn’t beat President Trump at the ballot box, so they turned to other means. Jack Smith never cared about the facts. It was a political witch hunt from the start.”
Jack Smith was appointed as special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to oversee federal investigations involving former President Donald Trump. The cases under his purview have included inquiries into Trump’s handling of classified documents and his actions surrounding the events of January 6th. These prosecutions have been subject to extensive public debate and partisan commentary.
The statements by Rep. Mark Harris reflect ongoing divisions within Congress over both the conduct of federal prosecutors and broader questions about accountability for high-ranking officials.
