On June 5, 2026, President Trump referred to Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) as 'a loser' during a press interaction. This comment came in response to a question about Tillis's position on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, where Tillis indicated he would not support the nomination unless Blanche condemned the January 6 attacks on the Capitol. Trump stated, 'Sen. Tillis is a loser. He didn’t run because I wouldn’t support him.'
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Trump criticizes Sen. Thom Tillis over nomination stance
President Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis, labeling him 'a loser' during a press conference. This remark was made in relation to Tillis's conditional support for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, which hinges on a condemnation of the January 6 Capitol attacks.
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