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GOP Senator Says White House Must 'Get Over' Trump Loyalty Test

GOP Senator Says White House Must 'Get Over' Trump Loyalty Test

Summary

Senator Thom Tillis said Republicans should not be seen as disloyal just for disagreeing with President Donald Trump. He criticized White House officials for expecting strict loyalty and said it is okay to have different opinions on policy within the party.

Key Facts

  • Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina.
  • Tillis said lawmakers should be allowed to disagree with President Trump without being called disloyal.
  • He has supported President Trump in over 90% of important votes.
  • Tillis criticized the White House for demanding a "loyalty test" from Republicans.
  • He said his main responsibility is to voters in North Carolina, not just to please the president.
  • Tillis mentioned disagreements about the war with Iran as an example of legitimate policy differences.
  • Tillis has publicly criticized some Trump administration officials, like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • Tillis joined other Republicans supporting a Senate resolution calling for congressional approval to continue the Iran war.
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