Tillis was one of two Republicans to break with the party to vote against advancing the bill, alongside Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. Trump lashed out at Tillis after his opposition, calling his vote against the bill a “BIG MISTAKE” and announcing he would meet with candidates to oppose Tillis in a future election.

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North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection after President Donald Trump threatened to seek and support a primary challenger.