Rep. Mark Harris, a U.S. Congressman representing North Carolina’s 8th district, posted several updates on his social media account in early December 2025. His tweets covered topics ranging from local crime discussions to federal recognition efforts for the Lumbee people.
On December 7, Harris shared a post with a link: https://t.co/Z1YSNs47JA.
The following day, he announced an upcoming media appearance to discuss crime in Charlotte, stating: “I’m joining @RealAmVoice to discuss the latest on Charlotte crime — be sure to tune in! https://t.co/urVlIx2Ord” (posted December 8).
Later that day, Harris addressed ongoing efforts regarding the Lumbee tribe’s federal status: “For decades, the Lumbee People have sought full federal recognition—and today, we are closer than ever to making it a reality. We have used every tool at our disposal to secure recognition in this year’s NDAA. I’m deeply grateful to President Trump for his longstanding https://t.co/kgUhxssTzu” (posted December 8).
The push for full federal recognition of the Lumbee tribe has been a longstanding issue in North Carolina politics. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual bill that often includes various policy provisions beyond defense spending. Previous attempts to grant full recognition to the Lumbee people have been debated in Congress over several decades.
