Senator Thom Tillis Calls Pete Hegseth Confirmation Vote ‘Biggest Regret’ in New Book
Republican Senator Thom Tillis stated in a new book that his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth is the biggest regret of his career.
Rockford, IL, October 5, 2026 — Republican Senator Thom Tillis has identified his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the biggest regret of his career, according to statements made in a new book.
The sentiment was reportedly shared by Senator Tillis in a recently published book. The specific title of the book and its publication date were not immediately available. The article does not detail the context surrounding Hegseth’s confirmation process, including the date it occurred, the role Hegseth was being confirmed for, or the specific reasons behind Senator Tillis’s current assessment of his vote.
Pete Hegseth has held various roles, including positions within the conservative media landscape and advisory capacities. His public service has included military service and involvement in policy discussions. The political career of Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican representing North Carolina, includes his service on various Senate committees. The nature of Senator Tillis’s stated regret is not elaborated upon in the provided summary, nor is there information detailing any subsequent actions or statements made by the Senator regarding this matter since the book’s release.
The summary does not indicate whether Senator Tillis has elaborated further on this regret publicly outside of the book, or if Pete Hegseth has responded to this characterization of the confirmation vote. Further details regarding the circumstances of the confirmation and the specific basis for Senator Tillis’s regret are not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press on www.mystateline.com, see more information here.
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