WIlliamson News

Rep. Mark Green, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 7th district since 2019, recently expressed his views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. Green, who succeeded Marsha Blackburn in this role and previously served in the Tennessee Senate from 2013 to 2018, shared his concerns about tax burdens, religious institutions, and national security.

On November 22, 2024, Rep. Mark Green tweeted about the financial strain faced by families in Tennessee due to inflation and high energy prices. He stated that "Families in Tennessee can’t afford another $1,300 in taxes," urging Congress to renew the Trump tax cuts. "Families in Tennessee can’t afford another $1,300 in taxes..."

Later that day, he addressed what he perceives as an unfair targeting of Christian institutions by the Biden administration's Office of Enforcement. According to Green's tweet at 20:00 UTC on November 22, "Nearly 70% of penalties imposed by the Biden admin’s Office of Enforcement have been against Christian institutions and universities," despite these schools representing less than 10% of college students. He emphasized the need for strong Christian institutions amidst what he described as persecution. "Nearly 70% of penalties imposed by the Biden admin’s Office of Enforcement have been against Christian institutions..."

In another tweet posted at 21:01 UTC on November 22, Rep. Green raised concerns about Hezbollah's activities near the U.S., stating that "Hezbollah is operating in our hemisphere—and it has no intention of stopping short of our Southwest border." This comment highlights his apprehension regarding national security threats posed by foreign entities operating close to American borders. "Hezbollah is operating in our hemisphere..."