Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has issued a warning to his own party in the opening chapters of his new book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents. In the book, Tillis argues that many GOP lawmakers are reluctant to confront President Donald Trump, that Congress is increasingly ceding its authority, and that some of the president’s closest advisers are steering him toward political missteps.
During a recent conversation with PBS NewsHour’s Geoff Bennett, Tillis elaborated on the themes of his book, describing a growing sense of unease within the Republican ranks. He said that the party’s reluctance to challenge Trump’s agenda has weakened its institutional power and that this dynamic could have long‑term consequences for the party’s future.
Tillis also highlighted concerns about the influence of certain advisers who, according to him, are pushing the president toward decisions that could ultimately undermine his own political standing. He urged fellow Republicans to “take stock” of the party’s direction and to “own” the outcomes of the upcoming elections.
While the book’s title suggests a tongue‑in‑cheek tone, the underlying message is clear: the GOP must confront its internal divisions if it hopes to remain a viable force in American politics. Tillis’s critique comes at a time when the party is grappling with its identity in the post‑Trump era and facing a series of electoral challenges.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
