Thom Tillis Trashes Ken Paxton After Trump's Endorsement
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Key Points:
- Retiring Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) harshly criticized Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, calling him an "empty suit" and worse than "ethically challenged" during a CNN interview ahead of Texas's Republican primary runoff.
- Tillis urged Texas voters to reelect incumbent Senator John Cornyn, praising Cornyn's strong pro-Second Amendment and limited government stances, and warned that Paxton would be a liability to the Senate GOP conference.
- Despite Paxton's history of scandals involving alleged bribery and fraud, former President Donald Trump endorsed him as a "true MAGA Warrior," boosting Paxton's chances in the upcoming runoff election.
- Tillis, often labeled a "RINO" by Trump, expressed relief at no longer needing to filter his words as he leaves office, allowing him to speak more bluntly about fellow Republicans like Paxton.
- The interview highlighted intra-party tensions among Republicans, especially between Trump-endorsed candidates and establishment figures nearing the end of their terms.