Bulwark Takes GOP Senator Goes OFF on Trump’s Budget Bill
Jun 30, 2025
Republican Senator Thom Tillis makes waves with a fiery floor speech against Trump's budget bill, which threatens Medicaid for over 600,000 North Carolinians. Tensions rise as he addresses the broken promises of healthcare funding. The discussion dives into the widening gap between moderate Republicans and their party amid growing partisan conflicts. With trust at stake, the political consequences of these budget cuts could reshape future elections and challenge the integrity of the GOP.
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Tillis Condemns GOP Medicaid Cuts
- Senator Tom Tillis publicly criticized his party's own Medicaid cuts in the reconciliation bill.
- He emphasized the bill would break promises made to over 600,000 people in North Carolina.
Freedom in Retirement Spurs Honesty
- Tillis revealed he feels freedom to speak out after announcing retirement and not seeking reelection.
- His speech uncovers how political pressures limit lawmakers' willingness to tell hard truths.
Moderate GOP Leaving Congress
- Moderate Republicans like Tillis and Don Bacon are retiring due to hostile party dynamics and primary threats.
- Their exits signal a shrinking space for moderates in the GOP under MAGA influence.