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Trump Critic Jeff Flake Slams Thom Tillis as 'A Cult' in Post-Retirement Comment
Former Senator Jeff Flake reacts to Senator Thom Tillis' retirement announcement, calling his actions a 'cult' led by President Donald Trump. Flake is known for being one of Trump's most vocal critics during his first administration.
Former Senator Jeff Flake, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, reacted to Senator Thom Tillis' retirement announcement, calling it an opportunity for Republicans to 'regain their soul' and re-evaluate their values. Flake also used the occasion to criticize the Republican Party's shift towards Trumpism, stating that it has become a 'cult-like' environment. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Tillis' retirement plans, labeling the party as a cult, which Flake echoed. The reactions come ahead of the 2024 elections.
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