Rep. Mark Harris, a U.S. Congressman representing North Carolina’s 8th district, published several posts on his social media account between September 4 and September 5, 2025. The posts address concerns over censorship in England, reference the Declaration of Independence, and announce a media appearance.
On September 4, 2025, Rep. Harris posted: “The Left is silencing everything from memes to prayers! The censorship we’re seeing in England is a threat to the entire West.”
Later that same day, he quoted a foundational passage from American history: ‘”We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” Which Virginian did it better?’
On the morning of September 5, Rep. Harris announced an upcoming interview: “I’m joining @RealAmVoice this morning! Be sure to tune in!”
Concerns about online censorship have been part of ongoing political debates both in the United States and abroad. British authorities have faced scrutiny regarding measures targeting online speech; some observers argue these policies impact digital expression and freedom across Western democracies.
The phrase cited by Rep. Harris comes from the Declaration of Independence, authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson—a Virginian—during America’s founding period.
Rep. Mark Harris has served as the representative for North Carolina’s 8th congressional district since his election in November 2024.
