Republican Senator Tillis calls for Hegseth's removal

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his nomination, reversed course by September 18, 2026, calling for President Trump to fire him. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's recent actions triggered Tillis's renewed opposition to Hegseth remaining in office.

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Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: 'He needs to go'

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told...

Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: ‘He needs to go’ - AOL

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www.aol.com/articles/til... Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after forme... It's too bad Republicans couldn't figure that out BEFORE this. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chie