Rep. Diana Harshbarger, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 1st district, has recently shared her perspectives on various issues through a series of tweets. These tweets cover topics ranging from local disaster recovery efforts to international trade policies and funding controversies.
On February 10, 2025, Rep. Harshbarger discussed her involvement in surveying the damage caused by Hurricane Helene on I-40 alongside Secretary Duffy and other local leaders. She emphasized that “Secretary Duffy and President Trump are committed to our recovery efforts and will not leave the folks of East Tennessee behind.”
Later that day, at 17:49 UTC, she expressed support for President Trump’s trade policy. She stated that “Imposing the same taxes other countries impose on us isn’t controversial. It’s common sense.” Rep. Harshbarger believes that reciprocal tariffs demonstrate America’s firm stance in international business under President Trump’s leadership.
At 19:10 UTC on the same day, Rep. Harshbarger made allegations against USAID, claiming misuse of taxpayer funds. She declared that “USAID funded terrorists.” and voiced her support for eliminating the agency altogether.
