Senator Thom Tillis Criticizes Trump's Advisors and Political Strategy

Criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill"

• 📌 Senator Thom Tillis expressed that the recently passed bill lacked good governance and was rushed due to an artificial deadline.
• 🎯 He believes the bill could have been improved with an additional 10 days of work, leading to a more successful outcome for the President.
• 💡 Tillis questions whether the public, particularly those in trailer parks or challenged communities, understand the bill's impact on their lives.

Advice to President Trump

• 🗣️ Tillis stated that he has consistently advised President Trump, emphasizing the importance of telling truth to power.
• ⚠️ He believes Trump has advisors who are giving him bad advice, leading to politically devastating outcomes.
• 🤝 Despite disagreements, Tillis expressed a vested interest in Trump's success as a Republican president and is willing to continue working with him.

Personal Political Decisions

• 🚫 Tillis recounted telling the President he "can't effing do that" regarding a specific situation, and later texting, "Now it's time to start looking for my replacement because I don't deal with that kind of bullshit."
• 🗳️ He made a personal decision regarding his own re-election campaign, initiating confirmatory due diligence in January and February to assess the viability of running again.
• 📊 The decision involved determining if he could raise necessary funds and if there was a path to governing over a reasonable period.

Defense of the Legislative Branch

• 🏛️ Tillis identifies as an institutionalist and a defender of the Article One branch (Congress).
• ⚖️ He criticizes both Democrats and Republicans for actions that undermine the legislative institution, such as nuking the filibuster.
• 🤝 He advocates for collaboration between the legislative and executive branches, even when a Republican is in the White House, but maintains the importance of preserving Congress's historic intent.

Concerns for North Carolina Elections

• ⚠️ Tillis expressed concern about potential Republican nominees in North Carolina, citing specific individuals like Mark Robinson, whose past controversies could be devastating in a general election.
• 📊 He believes North Carolina is a difficult state for Republicans to win and requires a smart, business-oriented, right-of-center conservative candidate.
• 🤝 He noted the popularity of Governor Cooper and the need for a strong Republican candidate to match up effectively.