Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) has criticized President Donald Trump’s decisions, saying they are “killing our chances” for the GOP to hold onto power in the Senate. Trump responded by calling Tillis a “nitpicker” and a “quitter” on social media. Tillis has been critical of the Trump administration since announcing his decision not to run for office again, and has aimed his barbs at the president’s top advisors. The latest controversy surrounds a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund created by the Department of Justice, which Tillis and other Republicans have blasted as a “slush fund” that could be used to compensate individuals convicted of assaulting police officers.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump and Tillis have been trading barbs on social media, with Trump calling Tillis a “quitter” and Tillis accusing Trump’s advisors of pushing policies that are “killing our chances” in the Senate.
The controversy surrounding the “anti-weaponization” fund has drawn in other Republicans, who have expressed concerns that it could be used to compensate individuals convicted of assaulting police officers.
Tillis has been critical of the Trump administration since announcing his decision not to run for office again, and has aimed his barbs at the president’s top advisors.
The public spat between Trump and Tillis is just the latest example of the ongoing breakdown in their relationship.
Author: Evan Null
