Thom Tillis says not having a filter is 'great' in CNN interview

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on Sunday said Republicans no longer worried about reelection have the freedom to more openly criticize President Donald Trump and his allies.

Thom Tillis says not having a filter is 'great' in CNN interview

TL;DR

  • Senator Thom Tillis believes Republicans not running for reelection can criticize Trump and allies more freely.
  • He described this freedom as being able to speak without a "filter" that can be used against them politically.
  • Tillis specifically called Attorney General Ken Paxton a "failure" and unworthy of the U.S. Senate.