Congressman Pat Harrigan shared his perspectives on recent international and legislative developments through a series of tweets. The posts, made on May 19, 2025, cover topics ranging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to domestic legislation and U.S. military policy.
In a tweet posted at 18:03 UTC, Congressman Harrigan expressed optimism about the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine. He described it as “Nothing short of incredible: ‘Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War.’” Harrigan highlighted this event as “the kind of leadership that rewrites history.”
Later that day at 19:48 UTC, Harrigan celebrated a legislative achievement in another tweet. He stated, “A few weeks ago, I voted for the TAKE IT DOWN ACT in the House. Today, it’s the law!” He emphasized its significance by adding that “Justice is here for the victims, and a reckoning is coming for those who thought they could get away with preying on the vulnerable.”
In a subsequent tweet at 20:46 UTC, Congressman Harrigan reflected on his experiences in Afghanistan and critiqued past U.S. foreign policy decisions. He wrote, “I served in Afghanistan and saw the cost of failed leadership firsthand. Biden’s withdrawal was a devastating betrayal that handed our enemies a green light.” He further mentioned support for current defense policies by stating “@SecDef is right—with @POTUS back, we have a chance to reclaim the strength and resolve we lost.”
Additional information for Step 3: The TAKE IT DOWN ACT is designed to remove non-consensual intimate images from online platforms swiftly.
