Compared on: Thom Tillis's own words
Background: In an Oct. 11 NBC News interview, Thom Tillis said he had made a mistake in a cabinet-confirmation decision and referred to a chapter in his book about his biggest regret.
THE CLAIM · OCT 7, 2026
Thom Tillis said “Pete Hegseth is "the biggest regret of my career”
As reported by Kaitlan Collins (The Source) · Read the post
THE RECORD · OCT 11, 2026
“I dedicate a whole chapter to my biggest regret. Um so, I think it's pretty clear that I regret that decision.”
NBC News · Thom Tillis says ‘I made a mistake’ confirming Pete Hegseth · automated transcript · Listen at 1:48
RECORD AGREES
In an October 11, 2026 interview, after being asked whether he regretted voting to confirm Pete Hegseth, Tillis called the decision his “biggest regret” and said he regretted it.
