Tillis on Leaving Senate: 'I Hate Bullies' and Trump Opposition

In a candid interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, GOP Senator Thom Tillis reflected on his time in Congress as he prepares to leave, discussing his opposition to President Trump and his nickname for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Tillis also shared his thoughts on why he believes “it’s gonna be rough” for his party after the midterms. The interview covered Tillis’s upbringing, his efforts to prevent the president from being embarrassed, and his views on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Tillis’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the mindset of a Republican senator willing to break with his party’s leader. For the full interview, watch with an All Access subscription: https://cnn.it/486VCHS. Watch 24/7 live news on CNN.