Well, looks like Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina finally got the message: when President Trump scorches you publicly, your political shelf life gets real short, real fast. In a move that surprised nobody paying attention, Tillis announced he won’t be seeking reelection after taking a brutal beating from President Trump over his latest anti-Trump grandstanding.
The drama kicked off Saturday night when the Senate was voting to advance President Trump’s much-anticipated “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is shaping up to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation Republicans have pushed in years. The bill promises historic tax cuts, including no taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, as well as major wins for farmers, manufacturers, and American workers in general. Basically, it’s the exact opposite of the socialist nonsense Democrats keep peddling.
But, predictably, Tillis decided to play the role of self-righteous contrarian, voting “no” to advance the bill and announcing he’d vote “no” on final passage too. That was enough to set off President Trump, who unleashed an epic Truth Social post that left no stone unturned.
Trump didn’t just criticize Tillis’s vote; he dragged his entire political career through the mud. He torched Tillis for pushing tax hikes, cozying up to China’s windmill scams, abandoning North Carolina during recent floods, and betraying the state’s tobacco industry, a key part of its economy. Trump made it crystal clear: “Thom Tillis is making a BIG MISTAKE for America, and the Wonderful People of North Carolina!”
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.28.25 09:48 PM EST pic.twitter.com/omxJr8usqW
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 29, 2025
And because Trump isn’t the kind of guy to let this stuff slide, he followed up by promising to back a primary challenger, saying numerous candidates have already approached him to take Tillis’s seat.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.28.25 10:01 PM EST pic.twitter.com/KaGZFFHR3A
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 29, 2025
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.29.25 10:20 AM EST pic.twitter.com/VO9sUrTpWo
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 29, 2025
Facing that kind of heat, Tillis probably saw the writing on the wall. The guy has been skating on thin ice with conservatives for years, pulling stunts that irritate the grassroots base while cozying up to establishment hacks. But when you go head-to-head with Trump and come out on the wrong side of history, it’s political suicide, especially in a deep red, Trump-loving state like North Carolina.
Bottom line: Thom Tillis thought he could outsmart MAGA nation. Instead, he’s out of a job, and North Carolina’s getting ready to elect someone who actually fights for conservative values. Another RINO bites the dust.
Republicans better understand one thing it’s Trump’s way or the highway because the American people are standing tall with Trump. Another word is all RINOS are finished you will be voted out for sure start finding new careers because we are backing Trump and not assholes who go against Trump’s agendas. Trumps train is moving full speed ahead and you’re going to get run over we have a movement make America greater again. You big mouth holdout’s are finished in our party. We know who you are so don’t be shocked when you’re on the outside looking in.