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October 2, 2026
Senator Thom Tillis Critiques Trump's Advisers and Calls for Checks on Power
- Senator Thom Tillis criticizes Trump and his advisers as 'sycophants' in his new book, warning against unchecked executive power.
- Tillis emphasizes the need for Congress to act as a coequal branch of government to prevent authoritarianism.
- He reflects on his retirement decision, citing conflicts with Trump and his regret over supporting Trump's Cabinet nominees.
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- Republican senator’s angry and profanity-laced texts to Trump revealedOct 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM · Independent
- Sen. Thom Tillis says that, without checks on power, "we will have a sort of dictator king if we're not careful"Oct 5, 2026 at 12:06 AM · CBS News