In an interview with CBS’s '60 Minutes', North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis addressed the potential political fallout following the midterm elections. When asked by interviewer Ross Douthat about his concerns regarding the party's performance, Tillis acknowledged a 'risk' that Donald Trump might 'lash out' should Republicans lose their majority in the House or the Senate.

Tillis’s remarks highlight ongoing internal tensions within the Republican Party regarding the influence of the former president and the potential consequences of election results. While Tillis did not elaborate on what specific actions or rhetoric he anticipates from Trump, his public acknowledgment of this risk underscores a broader anxiety among some GOP lawmakers about the party's stability and unity in the wake of electoral defeat. The interview serves as a snapshot of the current political climate, where party members are balancing their electoral strategies with the unpredictable nature of Trump's public commentary. As of now, the former president has not issued a direct response to Tillis’s specific warning, though the comment has drawn attention to the party's internal dynamics ahead of the voting period.