"Dog killer" and "crazier than squirrel shit": the extraordinary attack from within Trump's ranks

Republican Senator Tom Tillis launched a scathing attack on senior Trump administration officials, calling them a "dog killer" and "crazier than squirrel shit," and admitted that confirming Pete Hegseth's appointment was the biggest regret of his career. Tillis, who in his new book criticizes the culture of sycophancy in the party, calls for change.

Republican Senator Tom Tillis launched an unprecedented and scathing attack on senior Trump administration officials, using harsh epithets such as "dog killer" and "crazier than squirrel shit." In an interview with CNN, Tillis admitted that confirming Pete Hegseth to a senior position was "the biggest regret of his career" and refused to retract the insults he hurled at cabinet members. The attack comes amid the release of Tillis's new book, "How to Lose Friends and Infuriate Presidents," which reveals the deepening rift between him and Trump and his associates. In his book, Tillis writes about his regrets over his previous support for Trump's agenda and warns against the takeover of the Republican Party by the radical wing. He represents the traditional Republican establishment, a faction being pushed to the margins by Trump loyalists. Tillis shared an anecdote about a citizen who voted Republican for 56 years and can no longer support the party. He calls for a frank internal debate to get the party back on track and focus on the central goal: "We have problems right now that we must fix."