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Thom Tillis Lashed Out at Trump in Private Texts
The memoir excerpts show Tillis warning Trump and MAGA allies that GOP losses could deepen in 2026 and beyond.
- Politico Playbook published screenshots Thursday of profanity-laced private texts from retiring Senator Thom Tillis to President Donald Trump, revealing a deep rift featured in Tillis's forthcoming memoir, 'How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,' out next week.
- The exchange began May 22 after President Trump posted on Truth Social calling Tillis 'weak and ineffective' and a 'Nitpicker.' Tillis responded, 'I don't take this bullsh*t from anyone,' emphasizing concern for the administration's success.
- In a June 6 message, Tillis insisted Trump never threatened him with a primary, writing, 'If you had ever threatened me directly with a primary, I would have immediately told you to f--- yourself.' He warned to save 'head games' for cowards.
- President Trump later characterized the senator as 'a loser' and 'just an angry man' who lacked presidential support, escalating the feud that began after Tillis announced his retirement in June 2025 over tax and spending disputes.
- Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, has emerged as a vocal critic of the administration on issues ranging from the Iran war to Homeland Security appointments. His book offers a 'no-holds-barred look' at the political environment surrounding the current administration.
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“Told You To F—k Yourself”: Outgoing RINO Thom Tillis Tells Trump Off In Profanity-Laced Texts He Is Publishing To Sell a Book * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
Retiring RINO Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is cashing in on his war with President Trump — and he is not even pretending to be polite about it.
·St. Louis, United States
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'F*ck Yourself': GOP Senator’s Private Messages To Trump Are Brutal
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis apparently had quite a bit to say to Donald Trump behind the scenes. Newly revealed text messages show Tillis pushing back forcefully against the president during their increasingly bitter political feud. In one message, Tillis told Trump that he had never been directly threatened with a primary contest—and said that if Trump had actually made such a threat, he would have told him to “f*ck yourself” and…
·Los Angeles, United States
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