Thom Tillis
Role at the time: U.S. senator from North Carolina, interviewed on Meet the Press
Condemned
Statement summary
Asked whether the president is breaking the law with the deal with Russia, Tillis says he may be and that there is a legitimate case he is not following the law.
“And I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Meet the Press - October 11, 2026 · NBC NewsKristen Welker's interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, questions on the Hasan execution and the Hegseth vote
NBC News's transcript of the October 11, 2026 broadcast, in which moderator Kristen Welker asked Tillis about Hegseth and whether he regrets voting to confirm him.
Why we used this label
The matter under scrutiny is easing sanctions to allow Russian diesel imports. The speaker criticizes or seeks reversal of that decision.