Trending Now - Trump Slams Senator Tillis for Betraying GOP Loyalty

WHO:

HuffPost - President Donald Trump criticized Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.).

Alternet - Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) is not running for reelection in the 2026 midterms.

WHAT:

HuffPost - Trump referred to Tillis as a "QUITTER!" on Truth Social, accusing him of "screwing the Republican Party."

HuffPost - Tillis described Trump's slush fund as "stupid on stilts" and "absurd."

Alternet - Tillis called for the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, labeling him "incompetent and doing a horrible job."

Alternet - Tillis criticized Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" as "an embarrassment."

WHERE:

HuffPost - The criticism took place on Truth Social, a social media platform.

Alternet - The interview with Tillis was conducted by Politico.

WHEN:

HuffPost - Tillis announced in 2025 that he would not run for reelection.

Alternet - The midterm elections are scheduled for November.

WHY:

HuffPost - Tillis expressed concern about Trump's legacy and the impact of his policies on Republican reelection chances.

Alternet - Tillis stated that his disagreements with Trump were based on the belief that they were at odds with getting Republicans reelected.

HOW:

HuffPost - Tillis communicated his concerns through an interview with Politico and public statements.

Alternet - Tillis articulated his criticisms of Trump’s policies and administration during an interview with Politico.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 19:31 UTC)

President Trump has publicly criticized Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, labeling him a "QUITTER!" on Truth Social and accusing him of undermining the Republican Party. In response, Tillis has called Trump's slush fund "stupid on stilts" and expressed his belief that Trump's policies are detrimental to the chances of Republican reelection, stating his disagreements stem from a concern for the party's future. Tillis, who announced he would not seek reelection in the upcoming midterms scheduled for November, also called for the dismissal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, describing him as "incompetent and doing a horrible job."