Trump's 'Beautiful' effect? Thom Tillis exits from Congress; what this reveals about fate of GOP moderates

Senator Thom Tillis announced his retirement in 2026 after voting against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' highlighting the increasing difficulty for moderate Republicans. Trump celebrated Tillis's departure, signaling a tightening grip on the GOP. With moderates retreating, the party faces a transformation, potentially limiting bipartisanship and independent thinking in the Senate.