Sen. Thom Tillis (RN.C.) has announced his support for President-elect Trump's nominations for attorney general and FBI director. Friday post on social platform X.
“My position in support of candidate Trump is very clear, and I look forward to leading the way in securing the endorsement of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel,” Tillis wrote on Friday.
“Breitbart reported the truth, and it's sad that other news outlets can't get even the basic facts right,” he wrote in an article in which he commented on the support for Bondi and Patel. He said this while referring to.
Tillis has pledged to support the pair's progress on the Senate Judiciary Committee, including defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, as well as others who are viewed favorably after vetting by their respective committees. We also promised to support them.
“Sen. Tillis is focused on vetting nominees to jurisdictional committees and ensuring they receive fair hearings, and Pam Bondi and Kash Patel are on the Senate Judiciary Committee. We are working to get it passed and approved by the floor,” said Tillis' press secretary, Daniel. Keelin said Breitbart News on wednesday.
Bondi is meeting with senators ahead of his confirmation hearing, aiming to win the 51 votes needed to become attorney general. Patel's nomination met with minimal opposition from lawmakers, but has drawn mixed reactions, including her lack of experience within the FBI and plans to reorganize the agency.
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The article also cited NBC's report that there are six Republican senators who may oppose Hegseth's nomination. Tillis admitted he is not one of them.
