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Trump Threatens Primary Challenge Over Tillis's Medicaid Concerns

6/29/2025

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President Trump issued a stark warning to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, suggesting he might seek a primary challenger after Tillis voiced concerns over Trump's "big beautiful bill." Citing potential Medicaid cuts, Tillis argued the bill could strip billions in federal funding from the state, prompting Trump's scathing social media criticism of Tillis's stance.

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President Trump issued a stark warning to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, suggesting he might seek a primary challenger after Tillis voiced concerns over Trump's "big beautiful bill." Citing potential Medicaid cuts, Tillis argued the bill could strip billions in federal funding from the state, prompting Trump's scathing social media criticism of Tillis's stance.