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TSA agent reportedly insults GOP lawmaker Rep. Mark Harris

cultureMar 25, 2026

Rep. Mark Harris said a TSA agent called him 'low IQ' during an airport screening, and the agent did not know he was a congressman. Harris described the exchange in an interview with Real America Voice, and local outlets picked up the story. The episode raises questions about TSA employee conduct and the treatment of elected officials at checkpoints. It matters because it fuels partisan tensions and prompts calls for agency training and discipline.

Key Highlights

Rep. Mark Harris said a TSA agent called him 'low IQ'.
The agent did not know Harris was a congressman during the interaction.
The encounter drew local media coverage and public attention.

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