Senator Tillis told Trump he wouldn't 'take this bull**** from anyone' in private texts

Newly released private texts reveal Senator Thom Tillis sent profanity-laced messages to President Donald Trump in May, telling him he wouldn't "take this bull**** from anyone" after a public feud. The exchange is expected to appear in Tillis' upcoming book. The North Carolina Republican's May 22 text came after Trump attacked him on Truth Social, calling him a "nitpicker" who was "always fighting against the Republican Party." Tillis wrote, "I still want to help but I don't take this bull**** from anyone, including you Mr. President." Tillis announced in June 2025 he would not seek reelection following clashes with Trump over the "Big, Beautiful Bill." Since retiring, he has become an outspoken GOP critic of administration policies, including the war in Iran.