Congressman Pat Harrigan, who represents North Carolina’s 10th congressional district, recently shared a series of posts on his official Twitter account addressing topics related to national energy policy and public broadcasting.
On July 18, 2025, Harrigan posted about the inclusion of nuclear technology in military planning: “17. Including small nuclear reactors in DoD’s long-term energy planning. Clean, resilient, on-base energy should be part of the future, not left off the roadmap.” In a separate tweet on the same day, he referenced NPR’s funding model: “.@NPR can be a left-wing echo chamber all it wants, it just has no business making you pay for it.”
The Department of Defense (DoD) has previously explored integrating advanced nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors to enhance base resilience and reduce reliance on external power grids. This approach is seen as part of broader efforts to modernize military infrastructure and improve energy security.
NPR (National Public Radio) is a publicly funded media organization that receives federal funding through grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The debate over government support for public broadcasting organizations like NPR has been ongoing for decades, with critics questioning the use of taxpayer dollars and supporters arguing that public media provides valuable news coverage and educational content.
