Republican Senator Regrets Supporting Trump Agenda in New Book

Senator Thom Tillis published a book expressing regret over his key votes for Trump cabinet nominees.

Senator Thom Tillis has released a memoir expressing deep regret over his support for Donald Trump's agenda. In the book, the Republican lawmaker specifically calls his deciding vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the biggest regret of his career.

• Senator Thom Tillis published a book titled How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.
• The lawmaker stated he should have prevented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from securing a cabinet position.
• Tillis expressed remorse for aligning with and backing the broader political agenda of Donald Trump.

Timeline

1. Jan 2025Thom Tillis cast a deciding vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
2. Oct 6Thom Tillis published a memoir detailing his regrets over supporting the Trump administration.

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Covered by 2 outlets

• The New York TimesFive Takeaways in New Book From Thom Tillis, Who Turned on Trump1h ago · open ↗
• PBS NewsHourSen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book1d ago · open ↗

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