“Great News!” the president wrote:
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.29.25 05:19 AM EST
Great News! “Senator” Thom Tillis will not be seeking reelection.
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 29, 2025
He sent a message to fellow Republicans who are opposing the One Big Beautiful Bill currently under discussion in the Senate for a potential vote on Monday.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.29.25 05:27 PM EST
To all Republicans focused on cutting costs, including myself, REMEMBER, you still need to secure re-election. Don’t get too extreme! We will more than compensate, times 10, with significant growth, like never before.
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 29, 2025
To all Republicans focused on cutting costs, including myself, REMEMBER, you still need to secure re-election. Don’t get too extreme! We will more than compensate, times 10, with significant growth, like never before.
As we reported, Tillis earned the wrath of the president by coming out against the giant tax and budget measure. He was a “no” vote on advancing the bill Saturday and indicated that he would not vote for it if it came to the floor; his opposition was mostly against possible Medicaid cuts.
Trump unloaded on him on social media and said he would look to have the senator primaried. There’s no need for that now, however, as Tillis formally announced Sunday that he’s done:
