Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has once again revealed his true RINO colors by viciously attacking President Trump's innovative proposal to impose tolls on foreign ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz – proving he'd rather protect globalist interests than put America First.
"I think that that is crazy," Tillis sneered when asked about Trump's brilliant strategy to leverage American naval power for economic benefit. "That makes no sense. It's another tariff. You can call it a toll, but now it's a water tariff."
What's truly crazy is a Republican senator immediately dismissing a proposal that could generate billions in revenue for American taxpayers while forcing foreign nations to pay their fair share for the security we provide. For decades, the U.S. Navy has spent countless billions protecting international shipping lanes while getting nothing in return – essentially providing free security for China, Iran, and other adversaries.
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Tillis's knee-jerk opposition exposes exactly why the Republican establishment has fought Trump from day one. They're more comfortable with the failed status quo where America shoulders all the costs while foreign competitors reap all the benefits.
The Strait of Hormuz sees roughly 20% of global oil shipments pass through daily – shipments that only move safely because of American military protection. Why shouldn't those profiting from our security apparatus contribute to its cost?
"This is vintage Trump thinking outside the box while career politicians like Tillis cling to globalist talking points that have weakened America for decades."
Meanwhile, countries like Panama charge massive fees for ships using their canal, and nobody calls that "crazy." But when Trump proposes America finally start charging for services we've provided for free, suddenly it's controversial?
Patriots should remember which Republicans stand with Trump's America First agenda and which ones side with foreign interests when it matters most. Tillis just showed us exactly where his loyalties lie – and it's not with the American people who elected him.