GOP Senator Says White House Must 'Get Over' Trump Loyalty Test
North Carolina's Thom Tillis says Republicans should be free to disagree with President Trump without being labeled disloyal.
GOP Senator Thom Tillis has criticized the White House for placing undue emphasis on loyalty to President Donald Trump, arguing that some officials are too focused on a loyalty test. Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, stated that disagreement with the president does not make someone disloyal, emphasizing his own 90 percent agreement with Trump on important votes.
He urged White House officials to accept policy differences within the party and criticized a culture of conformity around Trump. Tillis specifically mentioned the Iran war as an example of an issue where Republicans may have genuine disagreements with the administration. He argued that if members of Congress genuinely believe their stance is correct, they should express it and distance themselves from the White House if necessary.
The senator's remarks come amid a pattern of public clashes between Tillis and the Trump administration over various issues, including the Iran war, Cabinet officials, and Justice Department matters.
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