Harford News

Rep. Andy Harris, MD, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Maryland's 1st district since 2011, shared insights into his role and perspectives regarding recent political developments on May 5, 2025. Known for his affiliation with the Freedom Caucus, Harris has been vocal about his support for former President Donald Trump.

On May 5, 2025, Rep. Andy Harris tweeted about the Freedom Caucus's willingness to make tough decisions: "In the end, the Freedom Caucus has always been willing to say no when it had to. Our group was able to pull the conference in a direction that it needed to go in order to deliver the votes necessary." He referenced an article by USA Today that discussed five Republicans who significantly influenced Trump's first 100 days in office.

Later that day, he further expressed confidence in the relationship between the Freedom Caucus and former President Trump’s administration. In a tweet posted at 16:19 UTC on May 5, Harris stated: “I think the Trump administration realizes that we're the group that most strongly supports President Trump and his agenda.” This comment highlights Harris's continued support for Trump's policies and leadership.

Born in New York City in 1957, Andy Harris graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1977. Before joining Congress, he served both in Maryland’s House of Representatives and Senate from 1999 until his congressional election victory over Frank Kratovil in 2011. Currently residing in Cambridge at age 66, Harris remains an influential figure within Republican circles.