Retiring senator 'sassing' Trump admin in belief tide turning against president: analysis

Thom Tillis is standing up against President Donald Trump's administration as he believes he will be rewarded in the future for his opposition, political observers believe.

Tillis, who is not seeking re-election to his post as North Carolina's Republican senator, is said to be standing against the Trump storm and MAGA faithful. Frank Bruni, writing in the New York Times, claimed Tillis' position is carefully placed after years of backing the president.

The change has been dubbed...