Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday that President Trump made a 'colossal mistake' by supporting Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary, according to multiple outlets.
Tillis made the remarks during an interview with host Jake Tapper on CNN's 'State of the Union.' Paxton defeated Cornyn in the May primary, according to The Guardian.
According to The Guardian, Tillis argued that Trump's decision to back Paxton over Cornyn has put the Senate seat at risk for Republicans. Tillis is described as a frequent critic of Trump.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Tillis called Trump's support of Paxton over Cornyn a 'colossal mistake.'
- The Guardian noted Tillis argued the decision put the Senate seat at risk for Republicans.
- The Guardian described Tillis as a frequent Trump critic.
“Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’” — The Guardian
Center
- The Hill reported Tillis blasted Trump for endorsing Paxton over Cornyn in the Texas primary.
- The Hill quoted Tillis saying Trump made a 'colossal mistake' in the case of Cornyn.
- The interview took place on CNN's 'State of the Union' with host Jake Tapper.
“Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’” — The Hill
Right
- Breitbart reported Tillis's characterization of Trump's decision as a 'colossal mistake.'
- Breitbart's headline focused on Trump not supporting Senator Cornyn.
“Tillis: Trump ‘Made a Colossal Mistake’ Not Supporting Sen. Cornyn” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What did Thom Tillis say about Trump's endorsement in Texas?
Senator Thom Tillis said President Trump made a 'colossal mistake' by endorsing Ken Paxton instead of incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary, according to CNN and The Hill.
Who won the Texas Senate Republican primary?
Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary held in May, according to The Guardian.
Why does this matter?
According to The Guardian, Tillis argued that Trump's endorsement decision has put the Republican-held Senate seat at risk in Texas.
Where did Tillis make these comments?
Tillis made the remarks during an interview with host Jake Tapper on CNN's 'State of the Union.'
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- CNNLeft-leaningSenator Tillis: President Trump 'made a colossal mistake' by not supporting Senator John Cornyn
- The GuardianLeft-leaningRepublican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
- The HillCenterTillis: Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’
- BreitbartRight-leaningTillis: Trump ‘Made a Colossal Mistake’ Not Supporting Sen. Cornyn