Trump’s Outburst at Senator Tillis: A Political Drama Unfolds
President Trump unleashed a tirade against Senator Thom Tillis (NC) following the latter’s dissenting vote on Trump’s ambitious reconciliation bill, dubbed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ As the Senate prepared to cast critical votes on this legislation on Saturday evening, three Republican Senators had already opted to oppose its advancement.
Vice President JD Vance made his grand entrance at the Capitol, ready to potentially cast a deciding vote in the ongoing deliberations.
Vice President Vance enters the Capitol as he prepares to break a potential tie on the first procedural hurdle on the GOP reconciliation bill pic.twitter.com/d2ATm6dP6m
— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) June 29, 2025
On that fateful Saturday evening, Tillis cast a ‘no’ vote, indicating he would similarly oppose the bill’s final passage.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) says he’ll be a no on both motion to proceed and final passage for Trump’s bill
— Ramsey Touchberry (@ramsberry1) June 28, 2025
In a dramatic response, Trump took to Truth Social, accusing Tillis of attempting to mislead the public about the implications of the proposed tax policy. He framed the senator’s decision as a betrayal of the American people, suggesting that Tillis’s actions would lead to a “68% tax increase” rather than the promised tax cuts. Trump lamented Tillis’s apparent disregard for the importance of a debt extension, which he argued had been crucial in the lead-up to the November elections.
Trump’s lengthy tirade continued, as he expressed disbelief over Tillis’s stance on the tobacco industry, a significant economic player in North Carolina. He criticized the senator for favoring “China-made windmills,” which he claimed would escalate energy costs while damaging the state’s landscapes. Drawing on his past successes in North Carolina, Trump declared, “The Great People of North Carolina… will not allow one of their Senators to GRANDSTAND for publicity.” He concluded by outlining what he believes Americans truly desire: reduced taxes, border security, and robust support for farmers and manufacturers.
Further escalating the situation, Trump indicated he would support primary challenges against Tillis, stating, “Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against ‘Senator Thom’ Tillis.” He expressed a commitment to meeting with potential candidates who he believes would better represent North Carolina and the broader interests of the United States.
In a final post, Trump reminded Senate Republicans that they face a formidable opponent in the Democrats, whom he characterized as corrupt and incompetent, particularly regarding their fiscal policies. He warned that Democrats would relish the opportunity for significant tax increases and a weakened military, urging Republicans to unite and capitalize on their strengths to secure electoral victories.
