GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi Visit: "It's a WTF Moment"
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican, expressed his disapproval of the recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During an interview with CBS News, the retiring senator referred to the encounter as a "WTF moment" (What The F—), indicating his perplexity over the meeting.
Tillis added, "I'm not going to criticize the president, but I can't help but wonder if this is the right thing to do."
The senator's comments come amid ongoing tensions between the United States and China, particularly regarding trade relations and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tillis also emphasized the importance of standing strong on national security issues and maintaining a clear stance on China's human rights record.
- North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis
- Retiring Republican
- Criticizes President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Describes the encounter as a "WTF moment"
- Wonders if the meeting is the right thing to do
- Emphasizes the importance of national security and human rights issues
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>