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'Bad advice': Republicans criticize Trump's policies without going directly at him

January 16, 2026

Republicans are increasingly using the tactic of blaming 'bad advice' for President Trump's controversial policy decisions, allowing them to express disagreement without directly criticizing him. This approach has been noted particularly among party members like Senator Thom Tillis, who suggests that Trump's intentions may not be serious regarding some proposals.

'Bad advice': Republicans criticize Trump's policies without going directly at him

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Republicans avoid direct criticism of Trump by attributing his decisions to 'bad advice'.
This strategy allows them to disagree with Trump's policies without confronting him directly.
Senator Thom Tillis is among those frequently employing this tactic.
The trend of indirect criticism has increased in recent months.

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'Bad advice': Republicans criticize Trump's policies without going directly at him

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'Bad advice': Republicans criticize Trump's policies without going directly at him

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