Republican senator criticises Trump over wedding funding and Texas endorsement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 19:31 · Archive

Retiring Republican senator Thom Tillis has criticised Donald Trump over two matters.

Retiring Republican senator Thom Tillis criticised Donald Trump over his son's wedding party being funded by a Putin ally and over Trump's support for Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary. Tillis said Trump made a 'colossal mistake' backing Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn, saying it put the Senate seat at risk for Republicans.

How it is being reported

• Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’Guardian World · 27 Sept, 19:19
• ‘Stupid on stilts’: Republican senator blasts Donald Trump Jr for wedding party funded by Putin ally and how it could impact midtermsIndependent World · 27 Sept, 18:17

In this story: Thom Tillis · Donald Trump · Donald Trump Jr · Ken Paxton · John Cornyn

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