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My US Representative’s Newsletter

I was having a pretty good Saturday afternoon. It wasn’t raining and it was warm. My fibromyalgia pain was lessening with the dry day and temperatures in the high 70s. The incessant wind had brought some of the smoke from the wildfires in Manitoba to the southern piedmont of North Carolina, blocking the sun, but I was inside doing Saturday chores and catching up on some filing and correspondence.

Then, I made the mistake of clicking on the newsletter from my Representative in the US House. I use “Representative” loosely because he does not represent me at all.

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I have had Republicans represent my district in the US House, and I have had Democrats represent me in the US House. I have read their newsletters and emails through the years, but I must say the newsletter I received today from Representative Mark Harris (that’s the Rev. Mark Harris) is by far the most partisan, biased, and lie-filled communication I have ever received from any of them.

I will let Rev. Harris’ May 31, 2025, newsletter speak for itself, so no one can accuse me of slander. I hate to give Harris any publicity, but his newsletter is so off-the charts for someone who is supposed to serve all his constituents, I just have to share it.

Here it is, in all its glory and entirety, minus all the photographs because they would have copy and download into WordPress:

“Dear Janet,

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have diligently worked to identify waste, fraud, and abuse, ensuring responsible use of taxpayer funds. Now, it’s time to make DOGE’s reforms permanent.

“Rescission authority” allows the President and Congress to cancel previously allocated spending which would solidify DOGE’s efforts.

Next week, the White House is scheduled to submit a rescissions package to Congress, incorporating many of DOGE’s proposed cuts, including frivolous expenditures such as:

  • $45 million for diversity scholarships in Burma
  • $6 million for tourism promotion in Egypt
  • $9 million for gender norm initiatives
  • $47,000 for a transgender opera in Colombia

These extravagant pet projects are unjustifiable. American taxpayers should not be footing the bill for the Left’s wish list. I promise to fight to cement DOGE’s legacy and rein in the Swamp’s out-of-control spending habits. 

Defunding NPR

Let me be very clear: there’s nothing in the First Amendment that requires taxpayer dollars to prop up Left-wing propaganda.

In addition to making good on DOGE’s diligence, the upcoming rescissions package from the White House is set to include measures to cut government funding for NPR – a mouthpiece for radical progressive ideas.

For decades, these institutions have dispersed left-wing narratives on the taxpayers’ dime.  NPR’s reporters and editors purposely created and promoted news articles designed to damage President Trump during the 2016 and 2020 elections, including promoting the Russian collusion hoax.?NPR even went as far as to refuse to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story due to fears it could help President Trump’s 2020 reelection bid. As recently as 2023, NPR put out an article denying the clear athletic advantage biological males have over girls in sports, attacking young women who have spoken out about this issue.

It’s time to separate partisan propaganda from the taxpayers’ wallets.

President Trump is Restoring Justice

The Biden administration’s Department of Justice unfairly targeted Christian organizations, pro-life grandmothers, and even the current President, all while overlooking violent acts by radical groups like Antifa as well as alleged misconduct by figures such as Hunter Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

That era of politicized justice has ended. President Trump is restoring integrity to the Department of Justice.

Following recent unprovoked attacks on peaceful Christian gatherings in Seattle, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has pledged to prosecute groups engaging in targeted violence against religious communities.

Similarly, the FBI is reopening investigations into high-profile cases previously ignored under the Biden administration, including the 2023 discovery of cocaine in the White House and the leak of the Dobbs Supreme Court opinion, which incited threats against conservative justices.

President Trump and Republicans are committed to upholding law and order across the nation.

Joining Bo and Beth Weekly

Are you interested in hearing regular updates about what I am working on for you? Tune in every Friday at 7:20 am on WBT Charlotte News Talk as I join Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman to discuss the latest from Washington and what I am doing to serve the people of North Carolina’s Eighth District! You can listen live on their website at this link here or tune in on 99.3 FM. 

Here are some other news stories about what I’ve been up to lately:

Constituent Corner

I was absolutely blown away by my tour of Conn-Selmer’s Ludwig plant. Crafting a wide range of musical instruments for the students of North Carolina’s Eighth District, they’re truly “making some noise” and inspiring creativity in our community.

During my visit to the DaVita Kidney Care Facility in Monroe, I was impressed by their commitment to providing top-notch care for their patients. Thank you for your outstanding work in serving the healthcare needs of North Carolinians—keep it up!

Serving YOU!

My team is currently working to resolve cases for nearly 150 people across our district. If you or someone you know is unable to get answers from the federal government, please do not hesitate to call my district office. Whether you need help with the IRS, VA, Social Security, or even getting a passport for an upcoming trip, we have a team of constituent service representatives ready to serve you. You can call us at 704-218-5300 or visit my website at https://markharris.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency.

If you want to keep up with what I am doing every day on your behalf, you can follow all of my social media links down below!

If your friends, relatives, or neighbors would also like to sign up for these weekly updates, they can do so by sending my office a quick email or simply by signing up here. For more up-to-the-minute updates, you can follow my press team on Facebook and Twitter.

Sincerely,

Mark Harris
Proudly Serving North Carolina’s Eighth Congressional District

What I want to say

What I want to say, I cannot put in my blog.

Suffice it to say that I live in one of the most-gerrymandered districts in a completely gerrymandered state, and I am not represented in Congress by Mark Harris, Ted Budd, or Thom Tillis because they only represent the man who lives in the White House. Rev. Harris has obviously never watched PBS.

Mid-term election for Harris and end-of-six-year-term election for Tillis on November 3, 2026. That day can’t come soon enough!

It could be worse

At least I don’t live in Marjorie Taylor Green’s district in Georgia. Regarding that “big, beautiful bill” she voted for last week, Green posted on X: “Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in….”

On the other hand, Mark Harris probably still doesn’t know it.

Until my next blog post

I hope you have a good book to read, and I apologize for ruining your day by inflicting Mark Harris’ newsletter on you.

Make sure your voter registration is in proper order and intact well before November 3, 2026.

Remember those of us who have taxation without representation, just like we did 250 years ago. That time it resulted in a revolution.

Remember the people of Ukraine and western North Carolina.

Janet

31 thoughts on “My US Representative’s Newsletter”

  3. Gurrrlllll…talk about out of touch and from someone who was caught in voter fraud when he first ran several years ago. And the nerve to have “Rev” in front of his name. I can’t believe how many cult members didn’t “read” any of what was included in that thing they call a Bill! So exhausting, but I refuse to let them taint my spirit. Stay hopeful my friend! 🥰🙏🏼😘

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  5. Yep, a fully paid-up cult member, from the sound of it. On the upside, Musk’s meltdown has been quite entertaining tonight! And I enjoyed Merz quietly but firmly putting Trump right about the Ukraine situation.

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  6. I know, Kym! And I didn’t even put his campaign fraud in my blog. Wish I had now. You know it’s bad when your own son testifies in court against you! And what else is in that bill they didn’t read that hasn’t come to light yet? And then today the public fight between Trump and Elon. Good grief! Another day, another drama, or should I saw trauma? Stay strong, Kym.

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  7. Does that emoji mean you read the newsletter? LOL! These people have absolutely no shame. He as much as said, “I’m crooked and biased and proud of it!” Shout it from the rooftops. What a jerk! And I did not even go into his background because it’s an involved story I just didn’t want to try to put in my blog. When he ran for Congress a few years ago, he paid a man to go around paying people to promise to vote for him. His own son testified in court against him and he dropped out of the race. I thought we’d heard the last of this illustrious Southern Baptist preacher, but he came back. Thanks to gerrymandered redistricting, I ended up in his district. Unbelievable. When I say I am not represented in Congress, I am not exaggerating. Our two Senators aren’t much better than Mark Harris, except I don’t think they’ve been dragged through the court system yet.

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  8. The Trump-Musk public fight is a riot! We have needed something to laugh about since January 20 and today we got it! If they were women, they’d call it a cat fight. It was tit-for-tat between them in real time all day. Trump is so ignorant of history, Merz had to explain to him that the German people were liberated from Nazism when World War II ended. He is so stupid, he just keeps stepping in it when he thinks he is saying something profound. I was so glad Merz set him straight about Ukraine. I wish Trump would really just remove himself from any peace talks. That’s not his skill set. I’m not sure what his skill set is, but it has nothing to do with diplomacy or peace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has the smarts to be of value except he has drunk so much Trump Kool=Aid he’s not trustworthy. The US needs to just let others try to work out peace between Russia and Ukraine. I’m cheering for Ukraine taking out so many Russia bombers! Trump will be awake and on social media for another six hours or more tonight. I’m sure the fight will continue. When it is all over, Trump will say of Elon, “I don’t know him.” That’s his go-to explanation when one of his people messes up. Now, if Trump will just for once be true to his word and cancel all of Elon’s government contracts….

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  13. Haha, I hear he’s saying he’s going to get rid of the Tesla he bought during the bromance! Honestly I’ve seen more maturity in the playground than these two.

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  14. Yes, and what an insult to compare Putin and Zelenskyy to “two boys fighting on the playground.” That bright red Tesla…. I had to laugh when he was quoted as saying he might give it away. Yeah, right! He might give Eric away, but he’s not going to give away that Tesla!

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  15. Girl Janet, crazy is as crazy does! Yes girl, there is a lot of stuff we are unaware of. But the Drama Trauma is spot on! Now deploying the National Guard and saying it’s to protect people? Yeah, right! You too stay encouraged Janet. We’re gonna be okay! I believe that, even though other things look like we won’t! Have a fabulous week! 😊🥂🌞

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  16. And to think… Hegseth is seriously considering deploying the Marines to Los Angeles “if the violence continues.” Most of the violence I’ve seen over the lost several months has been perpetrated by ICE! Trump, Noem, and Hegseth cracking down on protesters is a frightening thing.

    I hope you have a fabulous week, too, Kym. I wish Trump would just leave us alone for a few days.

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  18. Yes, Kym! Exactly! Our power was off for seven hours and I was horrified to see TV at 8:30 tonight to see what’s happening in Los Angeles. 700 active-duty US Marines! That is horrifying, Kym.

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  19. The Mayor and Governor begged him not to deploy troops, because that would only escalate a volatile situation, but he did it anyway. He does not give a shit, plain and simple Janet. Yes ma’am, this is horrifying indeed. What a demon! 👿

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  20. Kym, my sister and I got home this evening from three days in the mountains. We saw some sad sights. I’ll blog about it one day with some pictures. I’m still digesting what we saw… and to think it has been nine and a half months since Helene! To your comment… He is evil incarnate, Kym. I have wondered for years if he is the Anti-Christ. Evil, evil, evil!

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  21. Honey Janet, diabolical doesn’t even seem a strong enough word to describe that joker. I heard that the aftermath you see going into the mountains is still heartbreaking. Now, we’re back in hurricane season, and everyone, including us are nervous. Stay safe Janet! 😊🙏🏼🤗

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  24. It made no sense to me to see houses still surrounded by downed trees putting up a Trump 2028 sign. Yes… Trump 2028. UGH! I guess some people can be convinced of anything.

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  30. And now we have political assassinations, Kym, and a war in the Middle East. I hate to think what this week will hold, but we have no choice but to stay strong and focused. I hope the week goes without any major disasters!

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  31. Honey Janet, I have my fingers and toes crossed that nothing else major happens. It’s sad when such things are expected unfortunately. But we still have to hold on to hope! 😊🙏🏼💖 Have a wonderful week!

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