Retiring senator warns if Trump continues to do 'stupid things' it will kill GOP in November
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- Senate Republican Thom Tillis criticized President Donald Trump’s decisions, warning they are harming the GOP’s chances of retaining Senate control, marking a continued rift between the two.
- Trump responded by calling Tillis a "quitter" on Truth Social after Tillis announced he would not seek re-election, accusing him of abandoning the party and siding with "RINO" Republicans.
- Tillis condemned several Trump administration policies, including a $1.8 billion DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund, blaming key advisors for controversial initiatives and arguing these moves hurt Republican prospects.
- The White House defended Trump’s leadership and record, highlighting achievements like border security and tax cuts, while contrasting with Democratic policies on immigration and crime.
- The DOJ fund, intended to compensate certain individuals including some Jan. 6 rioters, sparked bipartisan GOP backlash, with Tillis and others expressing concern over its implications for law enforcement and party unity.