When does a conservative lawmaker become moderate? After they disagree with Trump

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to a reporter before a weekly Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on June 3 in Washington, D.C. Tillis announced he would not run for reelection in 2026 after voting against President Trump

Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a “moderate” stance, even for staunch conservatives.

(Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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