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Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth his biggest career regret
Original: Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina says voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary was the 'biggest regret of my career,' according to his new book. The candid admission from a sitting Republican senator about a high-profile confirmation vote is drawing attention as it touches on tensions within the party over the Pentagon leadership pick.
Why now: A sitting Republican senator's public regret over confirming Pete Hegseth is a notable break within the party and comes as Tillis announces he will not seek re-election.
Thom TillisPete HegsethRepublican PartyNorth Carolina
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- Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book · AP News
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