Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 5 October 2026
Tillis calls Hegseth vote his 'biggest regret'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret" of his career. Tillis's upcoming memoir — "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," which will hit the shelves Tuesday — breaks down how he was s
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Both outlets focus on Thom Tillis’s reversal on his Hegseth vote, and both frame it as a notable break from his earlier defense. The Hill alone quotes the language from Tillis’s upcoming book and points to the memoir title and release timing, while Newsweek uniquely adds that his criticism has escalated into a call for Hegseth’s resignation.
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