Behind closed doors, Thom Tillis is reportedly afraid that passing Trump's Big Ugly Bill will cost him his Senate seat.

Multiple sources indicate that Senator Thom Tillis has expressed concerns about the financial impact of passing Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and has proposed Medicare cuts to offset the deficit increase. Republican senators, including Tillis, have shown reservations about the bill, with some fearing political backlash. While there is no explicit public quote stating Tillis is 'afraid' the bill will cost him his Senate seat, the reported internal concerns and opposition among GOP senators suggest he is worried about the political consequences of supporting the bill.