
Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APView image in fullscreenSenator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions. Paxton has his challenges,” the retiring Tillis added.
- ▪Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions.
- ▪Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APView image in fullscreenSenator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions.
- ▪Paxton has his challenges,” the retiring Tillis added.
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APView image in fullscreenSenator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, is is one of a handful of Republicans to repeatedly break with Trump and publicly criticize the president’s decisions. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APRepublicansRepublican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’Thom Tillis says Trump’s decision to back Paxton over John Cornyn has put the Senate seat at risk for RepublicansMarina DunbarSun 27 Sep 2026 14.19 EDTLast modified on Sun 27 Sep 2026 14.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUS senator Thom Tillis on Sunday criticized Donald Trump, his fellow…
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