Senator Thom Tillis

Official Twitter account of North Carolina U.S. Senator Thom Tillis.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

America has lost a true national treasure. Dolly Parton’s extraordinary talent was matched only by her kindness, generosity and devotion to others. Susan and I are praying for the Parton family and all who loved her. May she rest in peace.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

BREAKING: Dolly Parton, one of the most groundbreaking and successful musicians in the history of country music, with a hit-making career that spanned six decades and launched her into TV and movie stardom, has died, her family announced Tuesday. She was 80. https://t.co/vKAFVF4V3N

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Hosting the G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville is a big win for Western North Carolina. It will bring global leaders, business executives and millions in economic activity to the region while showcasing how far our mountain communities have come in rebuilding after Helene.
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[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Big win for North Carolina innovators! I was proud to work with @SenatorLeahy to bring more USPTO resources to the Southeast, and now, that work is paying off with a new community engagement office at @NCState. This new office will help North Carolina inventors, entrepreneurs, and universities turn great ideas into reality.

[NC State University @NCState]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced it will open a community engagement office on NC State's Centennial Campus to further the agency’s outreach efforts in the Southeast. It will be the first @uspto community engagement office in North Carolina. https://t.co/CgKwGRxFAE

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Interested in a U.S. Service Academy? Join @RepKnott’s office Aug 22, 10 AM–1 PM at Wake Tech Southern Campus to learn about the academies, nominations & admissions. This event is open to students, parents & guardians.

Register today at https://t.co/kqKsLLQ4HC

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

South Korea has been a solid military ally for over 70 years that possesses exquisite military capabilities. Reducing joint exercises with South Korea does nothing more than free up thousands of North Korea's troops to support Putin's systematic kidnapping, torture, rape, and murder of innocent Ukrainian citizens.

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[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Congratulations to the Johnston County Little League Softball team on winning the World Series! 🏆

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[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Congratulations to the Johnston County Little League 12U softball team on making it to the 2026 Little League Softball World Series championship! Susan and I wish you the best of luck tomorrow. North Carolina is cheering you on!

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Happy 236th Birthday to the @USCG!

For 236 years, the Coast Guard has faithfully served our nation. North Carolina is proud to be home to U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City. Thank you to every Coast Guardsman for your service.

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

236 years of standing the watch. 

Since Aug. 4, 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has remained Always Ready—saving lives, protecting our Nation, securing our maritime borders, and keeping commerce moving. 

To generations of Coast Guard personnel, past and present, Happy 236th Birthday. 

#USCG #CoastGuard236 #SemperParatus

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

From the outset, Senator @JohnCornyn and I were clear that we needed a written document addressing our concerns on the IRS audit agreement and the anti-weaponization fund that included constraining the scope of audit protection by limiting it to the parties of the Settlement Agreement and legally ending the anti-weaponization fund.

We are pleased that the Department of Justice has issued a formal order terminating the anti-weaponization fund. Additionally, the Department has acknowledged in a binding written order that the audit settlement is limited to the plaintiffs and the scope does not extend beyond the defendants in the lawsuit, the IRS and the Treasury, addressing concerns that multiple of our Republican colleagues share.

We want to express our gratitude to Mr. Blanche and his staff for working with us on this, and we look forward to voting to advance his nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee soon.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Like the historically exceptional NATO Alliance, what our adversaries fear most is our unbreakable bonds with other freedom loving nations. These Alliances – built on shared values – are our greatest national security strength. Russia and China may grow militarily, but they lack such partnerships. They can never prevail against all of us. And they know it.

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[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Despite comments as late as yesterday that the fund is dead, President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks either by inappropriately establishing another bogus fund or pushing Congress to vote for a bill that the majority of Republicans in the Senate would be against.

It’s unfortunate that Todd Blanche, who I consider qualified for the job, will not be confirmed because of this reversal. Hopefully, we can resolve this by Tuesday.

[Julie Tsirkin @news_jul]

President Trump’s insistence that his anti-weaponization fund is not only not going away, but now he wants LEGISLATION to codify it, is exactly why Senators Cornyn and Tillis wouldn’t take Todd Blanche’s word for it:

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

The President made it clear today that the so-called Anti Weaponization Fund is still alive, which is exactly why we are attempting to formally end it. While I never disagreed that the Biden Administration pursued a number of vindictive prosecutions related to January 6, the criminals who assaulted police officers and defiled our nation’s Capitol are not “great American patriots” who are “victims of government abuse.” Anyone who attacked law enforcement should still be in prison, not getting a check from the federal government.

Senator Cornyn and I have been working with Acting AG Todd Blanche to end the Anti Weaponization Fund, and he has been forthright, thoughtful and patient. It’s a shame his confirmation has hit a snag only because an incompetent personal advisor to the President refuses to amend the bogus settlement. I will continue working in good faith to put an end this legal and political albatross and prevent any potential misallocation of taxpayer dollars.

[Anthony Adragna @AnthonyAdragna]

President Trump still talking up the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund that has snarled Todd Blanche's nomination to AG.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Happy 90th Birthday to Senator Elizabeth Dole! As the first woman to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, Senator Dole has been a trailblazing leader, a devoted public servant, and a steadfast champion for our nation and our veterans. Wishing her a wonderful birthday!

[Elizabeth Dole Foundation @DoleFoundation]

For 90 years, her leadership has strengthened communities, shaped public policy, advanced humanitarian causes, and inspired countless Americans to dedicate themselves to serving others. 💛

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Today, we said goodbye to our friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. The remarkable gathering of those who came to honor him reflected the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. Susan and I continue to pray for Senator Darline Graham and her family as we say goodbye to our friend one last time. May he rest in peace.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Today was a solemn reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the men and women who wear our nation’s uniform. We owe an enduring debt to these soldiers who gave everything in defense of our country. Susan and I continue to keep their families, loved ones, and all our servicemembers in our prayers.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Susan and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Sgt. Michael E. Swinton of North Carolina. We extend our heartfelt condolences to to his wife and family in Spring Lake, his extended family in Fayetteville, and the Fort Bragg community. We are grateful for his service and will always remember his sacrifice. https://t.co/rO2MrxbCwR

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Happy birthday to the love of my life! Susan, thank you for filling our home and our hearts with love, laughter and joy every day. You are the most incredible wife, the best mom to our children and the most loving grandma to our grandchildren. I am grateful for you today and every day. ❤️

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Susan and I are saddened to hear of the loss of one of Fort Bragg’s own, First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan. He served our nation with honor and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. We are praying for his family and the entire Fort Bragg community.
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[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

I commend Todd Blanche for doing what all his predecessors over the last two decades never did: meet with the victims of Jeffery Epstein’s horrific crimes. I appreciate his willingness to directly engage and listen to them.

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

Congratulations to @unccharlotte and its partners on securing this investment, which will strengthen our state's leadership in energy innovation, create jobs, and help power America's future. This is a great win for North Carolina.

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