Federal Reserve Oversight and Influence
Thom Tillis is consistently portrayed as a key player in the Federal Reserve nomination process, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining its independence amidst political pressures. This narrative persists due to his vocal opposition to certain nominees and his insistence on accountability through ongoing investigations, reflecting broader concerns within the Republican Party about fiscal policy and governance. Media coverage often frames his actions as a mix of competence and policy, highlighting his influence on monetary policy discussions and legislative oversight.
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Host / other voice“Senators Thom Tillis and Cornyn said, we want this in writing. We want you to say that there isn't going to be a weaponization fund. We want your, we want you to pinky swear and tell us that this won't happen. And they said no. And then Blanche said, yes. And they pinky squared. And then they put it in writing. And then Cornyn and Thom Tillis said, okay, we're in.”
Host / other voice“But you know what? That's what we need is politicians who will stand up for their constituents regardless of where they're from instead of bootlicking the party, regardless of which party it is, Republican or Democrat.”
Thom Tillis“I believe that we have addressed the concerns that I have. The first one, I called the payout pot for punks. I've never liked this 1776 fund. It made no sense to me, and I thought it was an insult to the police officers and the people that defended us on January the 6th. It's done. It's been rescinded, and I am satisfied.”
Host / other voice“Thom Tillis and Cornyn really objected to the fact that some of this anti-weaponization fund cash could have ended up going to the proud boys or the oathkeepers or other groups that really did lead some of the violence on Capitol Hill on January 6th.”
Host / other voice“The reason those two senators, Thom Tillis, Republican from North Carolina, John Cornyn, Republican from Texas, are right now on the fence, is because they want to see in writing what Todd Blanche has promised in congressional testimony.”
Host / other voice“Since he announced he was not going to seek re-election, Thom Tillis has probably had more national headlines than any North Carolina senator, at least since Jesse Helms or maybe even Sam Urban back in the Watergate days.”
Host / other voice“the fact that he's now willing to do it because a senator who is a key swing vote for his nomination told him he has to just really says everything that you need to know about his character and his motivations.”
Thom Tillis“Look, like, my job is to try to protect my state, protect my constituents. And when I see ICE agents in a standoff with civilians outside of this detention facility, look, I'm going to try to do my best.”
Host / other voice“The problem that I have here is that we had some U.S. attorney with a dream or assistant U.S. attorney thinking it would be cute to bring Chair Powell under an investigation just a few months before the position was going to be open.”
Host / other voice“Thom Tillis wanted, well, I mean, the Republicans and the president wanted Warsh's nomination to go through. And Thom Tillis is so upset about Jerome Powell in this investigation, this investigation without any merit at all against Jerome Powell.”
Thom Tillis“We worked a lot over the weekend to make sure that we were very clear that we had assurances from the DOJ that I need it to feel like they were not using the DOJ as a weapon to threaten the independence of the Fed.”
Thom Tillis“If we put everybody in prison in federal government that had had a budget go over, we'd have to reserve an area roughly the size of Texas for a penal colony because of the way government projects work.”
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24 weeks · 217 episodesThom Tillis is mentioned in the context of his role in the confirmation process of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. He, along with Senator Cornyn, threatened to withdraw support for Blanche's nomination, which prompted Blanche to issue orders regarding a controversial slush fund and IRS audit immunity. The discussion highlights Thom Tillis's influence in the Senate and his involvement in ensuring accountability in the Justice Department's actions.
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Thom Tillis was mentioned in the context of a political agreement regarding the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. The discussion highlighted Thom Tillis's involvement in negotiations with Blanche and the Department of Justice concerning an anti-weaponization fund. The sentiment towards Thom Tillis appears to be neutral, as he was referenced in a factual manner without any overt criticism or praise.
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Thom Tillis was mentioned in the context of criticism regarding Republican senators' performance, particularly in relation to the Save America Act. The discussion highlighted frustrations with Thom Tillis and others for not supporting key legislation that aligns with the party's base. The sentiment expressed was one of disappointment in Thom Tillis's actions, suggesting he is not effectively representing his constituents' interests.
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Thom Tillis played a significant role in the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, negotiating terms that included a promise to eliminate a controversial anti-weaponization fund. Despite concerns about the effectiveness of the agreement, Thom Tillis expressed confidence in Blanche's good faith negotiations. He has also announced that he will not seek re-election, which has led to a more candid critique of Trump administration figures in his upcoming book. Overall, Thom Tillis's actions reflect a complex relationship with both the Trump administration and the current political landscape in North Carolina.
“I got to yes because Todd Blanche operated in good faith, exactly the same way he did to de-escalate and resolve the problem that I had with the president and Jay Powell.”
“We've also got language now that we believe will only allow this to appropriately apply retrospectively and to a limited number of people with respect to audits.”
“I think he deserves confirmation. I'm encouraging my colleagues to vote for him.”
“Thom Tillis has decided not to run for re-election.”
“He has been more unbridled in terms of what he's willing to say since he made his decision not to run.”
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Thom Tillis was mentioned in relation to the confirmation of Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General. It was noted that Thom Tillis, along with John Cornyn, held out their support until Blanche agreed to cancel a fund related to a Justice Department settlement. This indicates Thom Tillis's involvement in legislative decisions impacting the Attorney General's confirmation process.
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Thom Tillis was mentioned in the context of his involvement in a settlement agreement related to a case involving Donald Trump. The discussion highlighted how changes made by Todd Blanche, who is seeking confirmation as Attorney General, were influenced by inquiries from Thom Tillis and another senator. The conversation suggested that these changes were seen as necessary to secure their votes, indicating a political dynamic at play.
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