Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book
Summary
Senator Thom Tillis says in a new book that voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary during President Donald Trump’s second term are his biggest regrets. Tillis also shares concerns about Trump’s team and urges Republicans to oppose the president more strongly.Key Facts
- Senator Thom Tillis calls his vote for Pete Hegseth's confirmation the biggest regret of his career.
- Tillis also regrets not blocking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary.
- Tillis supported Trump’s nominees at the time to avoid being the only opposing voice.
- He was skeptical of serious claims about Hegseth’s behavior but could not confirm them.
- Tillis says many Republicans privately criticize Trump but publicly support him.
- He predicts Republicans will have major losses in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Tillis criticizes some Trump policies like tariffs, immigration raids, and the Iran war.
- He encourages Republicans to push back against perceived executive overreach for their own political success.
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