President Donald Trump referred to Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) as 'a loser' during a press interaction on Friday. This comment came in response to a question about Tillis's statement regarding his potential lack of support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination unless Blanche denounces the January 6, 2021, Capitol attacks. Trump stated, 'Sen. Tillis is a loser. He didn’t run because I wouldn’t support him.'
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Trump criticizes Sen. Thom Tillis over nomination stance
President Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis, labeling him 'a loser' during a press briefing. This remark followed Tillis's conditional stance on supporting the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Trump calls GOP Sen. Thom Tillis ‘a loser’
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Trump criticizes Sen. Thom Tillis over nomination stance