Thom Tillis Lashed Out at Trump in Private Texts
Screenshots published by Politico show Tillis accusing Trump of bullying and warning he would have quit immediately if personally threatened.
- 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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Tillis’ memoir due out Tuesday laden with profanity, bravado
(The Center Square) – Mercurial and bullying to anyone in his path, President Donald Trump and a number of key people in his administration have had their turns in conflict with U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, parts of which are exposed…
White House Calls Tillis Texts a ‘Pussy Move’ as GOP Feud Deepens
Raleigh, NC — The feud between retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and President Donald Trump escalated again this weekend after a senior White House official attacked Tillis over profanity-filled private texts he sent to the president earlier this year. Politico previously obtained two messages that Tillis plans to include in his forthcoming book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents. In one May text, Tillis told Trump he would not to…
‘ I don't take this bulls**t…’: Thom Tillis’ fiery private messages to Trump expose bitter rift
Senator Thom Tillis’ explosive private texts to Donald Trump reveal a bitter feud, including blunt warnings and profanity-laced messages. Tillis clashed with Trump over the tax-and-spending bill, Todd Blanche’s nomination and the DOJ’s controversial anti-weaponization fund. Watch as Tillis’ fiery messages expose the growing public and private rift between the Republican senator and Trump.
Thom Tillis Slams Trump for Threatening 'So Many Republicans' He Couldn't Keep Straight in Brutal Private Texts
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis used two expletive-laden texts to challenge Donald Trump, disputing claims about threats and accusing the administration of failing.
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