Donald Trump announced his support for Mark Harris's bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, while criticizing his opponent, Colby Watson. Trump stated that Harris is committed to supporting farmers and ranchers, growing the economy, cutting taxes and regulations, advancing American energy dominance, securing the border, advocating for service members and veterans, and defending the Second Amendment in Congress. At the same time, Trump accused Watson of being a "radical left-wing Democrat" who opposes tips, overtime pay, and tax-free Social Security, and advocates for massive tax increases and open borders.