Congressman Pat Harrigan, known for his vocal stance on national security and defense issues, has recently shared a series of tweets addressing various topics related to U.S. military policy and defense capabilities.
On May 20, 2025, Congressman Harrigan reflected on his entry into politics, which he attributes to the fall of Afghanistan. He stated that this event revealed critical insights to him: “I didn’t get into politics until the fall of Afghanistan because that moment told me everything I needed to know.” He emphasized the necessity of reviewing past failures in order to avoid repeating them: “This review isn’t optional, it’s long overdue. We failed our people and our mission, and if we refuse to face that, we’re destined to fail again.”
Later that day, Harrigan expressed optimism about advancements in U.S. missile defense systems under the current administration. He highlighted progress towards realizing a comprehensive defense strategy: “For years, America spoke about building a true missile defense system. Under @POTUS, that vision is finally becoming reality.” The initiative known as “The Golden Dome” aims to protect American families and cities while demonstrating the nation’s commitment to defending its citizens.
On May 21, 2025, Congressman Harrigan addressed concerns over drone production disparities between China and the United States. He pointed out the significant gap in manufacturing capabilities: “Next year, China will produce 10 million drones, while the United States struggles to make 50,000.” Harrigan underscored the vulnerability posed by inexpensive drones against expensive military vehicles and called for improvements in support for U.S. troops: “Our troops are riding in million-dollar vehicles, yet a $2,000 drone can take them down. We owe our warfighters better.”
