Senator Tillis Fires Back at Trump, Shifts Focus from Himself to Noem and Miller
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has responded to President Donald Trump's personal attack by shifting the focus to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller. In an interview with ABC News, Tillis said he is "thrilled" about being labeled a "loser" by the president, implying that this remark makes him qualified to be the next Homeland Security secretary or senior adviser to the president.
Tillis' comment comes after Noem faced growing calls for her resignation following two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The senator from North Carolina has joined other Republicans and Democrats in calling for her ouster amid concerns about ICE tactics. Tillis, however, took a swipe at Noem and Miller, saying they are exhibiting "incompetence" due to the recent strife in Minneapolis.
The White House quickly responded to Tillis' comments, stating that Stephen Miller is one of President Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides. The administration also shared previous comments made by Trump expressing confidence in Noem's abilities, including her handling of border security. However, some lawmakers, like Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, have called for an independent investigation into the recent ICE shooting deaths.
With a Friday deadline looming to fund DHS, Democrats are seeking to attach constraints on ICE operations. Lawmakers will face increasing pressure to address these issues as the nation grapples with rising tensions and deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has responded to President Donald Trump's personal attack by shifting the focus to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller. In an interview with ABC News, Tillis said he is "thrilled" about being labeled a "loser" by the president, implying that this remark makes him qualified to be the next Homeland Security secretary or senior adviser to the president.
Tillis' comment comes after Noem faced growing calls for her resignation following two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The senator from North Carolina has joined other Republicans and Democrats in calling for her ouster amid concerns about ICE tactics. Tillis, however, took a swipe at Noem and Miller, saying they are exhibiting "incompetence" due to the recent strife in Minneapolis.
The White House quickly responded to Tillis' comments, stating that Stephen Miller is one of President Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides. The administration also shared previous comments made by Trump expressing confidence in Noem's abilities, including her handling of border security. However, some lawmakers, like Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, have called for an independent investigation into the recent ICE shooting deaths.
With a Friday deadline looming to fund DHS, Democrats are seeking to attach constraints on ICE operations. Lawmakers will face increasing pressure to address these issues as the nation grapples with rising tensions and deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents.