Thom Tillis claps back at Trump over ‘stupid stuff’ hurting GOP
Sen. Thom Tillis responded to President Trump's criticism regarding his decision to retire from the Senate. Tillis argued that Trump's advisers were providing poor policy advice that could harm the Republican Party's chances in the upcoming midterms. He emphasized that opposing certain policies does not make him a 'RINO' and expressed concern over the direction the party is taking.
- ▪Sen. Thom Tillis criticized President Trump's comments about his retirement decision.
- ▪Tillis stated that opposing certain policies is necessary for the Republican Party's success.
- ▪Trump accused Tillis of being ineffective and quitting the race after not receiving an endorsement.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 19:06:05 +0000 |
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) fired back Friday at President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the retiring centrist lawmaker, saying the president’s advisers were giving him bad policy advice ahead of the November midterms. In a Truth Social post earlier that day, Trump claimed the “weak and ineffective” Tillis was a “Nitpicker” who is “always fighting against the Republican Party, and ME,” and that the second-term senator decided to retire after being refused an endorsement. Recommended Stories Trump claims Tillis ‘quit’ reelection bid after Trump refused endorsement Senate punts immigration enforcement vote over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund outrage ‘Cold feet’ among Republicans on backing White House ballroom: Sarah Bedford “Now he can have all the fun he wants for a few months, with some of…
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