Republican Senator’s Profanity-Laced Texts to Trump Exposed

Senator Thom Tillis' explicit messages to Trump revealed, including 'f*** yourself' threat. New book details tensions.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Newly released text messages show Republican Senator Thom Tillis using strong language in private communications with former President Donald Trump, revealing deep tensions within the party.

The texts, shared by Politico, include Tillis stating he would have told Trump to ‘f*** yourself’ if the president had threatened him directly. These exchanges are set to appear in Tillis’ upcoming book, titled *How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents*.

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Tillis, who has been a vocal critic of Trump in recent years, expressed frustration over the president’s public attacks, calling his behavior ‘bull****.’ He also criticized Trump for targeting other Republicans, insisting he was never threatened with a primary challenge. The senator announced his retirement from the Senate in June 2025, citing growing disagreements with the administration.

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