Bloomberg Talks Sen. Thom Tillis Talks Powell, Foreign Policy
Jan 14, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis, a U.S. Senator from North Carolina and a key figure on national security and economic issues, discusses pressing topics with Joe Mathieu. He expresses skepticism about the recent peace in Iran, critiques poor White House policy advice, and emphasizes NATO's importance. Tillis also addresses military actions in Greenland and Venezuela, highlighting his commitment to war powers oversight. Additionally, he touches on the controversy surrounding Federal Reserve nominations, stressing the need for clarity before proceeding.
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Skepticism About Overnight Claims From Iran
- Sen. Thom Tillis is highly skeptical that Iranian executions and killings stopped overnight without clear sources.
- He warns against accepting sudden claims without verifiable on-the-ground intelligence.
Warns Against Narrow Presidential Advice
- Tillis says the president often gets advice that doesn't fully consider consequences or alternatives.
- He urges advisors to present a fully weighted set of criteria before major policy moves.
Use Allies To Project Power In The Arctic
- Tillis is traveling to reassure NATO allies that Congress does not support buying Greenland.
- He advises pursuing Arctic presence through allied cooperation and infrastructure modernization, not unilateral acquisition.