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Tillis suggests he wouldn’t vote in favor of Hegseth confirmation now
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Senator Thom Tillis criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for poor management and a controversial pause on Ukraine weapons shipments, calling his performance amateurish and out of depth.
- On July 9, 2025, Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, expressed regret over his previous support for Pete Hegseth's appointment as Defense Secretary, citing doubts about Hegseth's management abilities.
- Tillis previously cast the deciding 51-50 vote to confirm Hegseth in January despite allegations, but now calls Hegseth out of his depth and amateurish in handling key decisions like halting Ukraine weapons shipments.
- Tillis has criticized Hegseth’s leadership publicly, calling the Signal chat and Ukraine arms pause 'amateurish' and questioning the Senate Armed Services Committee’s charitable assessment.
- Tillis expressed regret over his confirmation vote, saying that if given another chance, he would reverse his decision and that his view has changed with the new information he now possesses.
- Tillis revealed plans to retire after his current term ends in 2026, following his opposition to a major GOP bill, and intends to adopt a more critical stance throughout the remainder of his time in office, highlighting ongoing political and leadership difficulties.
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Retiring GOP Senator Tillis speaks candidly about Hegseth in new interview
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Outgoing GOP senator finally finds his spine and shreds Pete Hegseth
Sen. Thom Tillis may be heading for the exits, but he’s not leaving quietly. The retiring Republican from North Carolina—who stunned the political world in June, when he announced he wouldn’t seek reelection—suggested to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday...
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