News - Senator Tillis Ignores Abuse Survivors Despite Promises

In a disheartening turn of events, Senator Thom Tillis has attracted criticism after failing to meet with abuse survivors, as he had promised. On camera, Tillis emphasized the importance of a direct dialogue without the presence of attorneys, expressing his desire for a genuine discussion with the survivors. 'I want to see specific action items. And some of that could even have to do with investigations. My office is right around the corner ... I wanna have that meeting. I don’t want suits in the room. I want victims, and me,' Tillis stated. Despite these assurances, neither Tillis nor Senator John Cornyn attended the scheduled meeting, leaving the survivors without the promised support. Critics argue that the senators, both outgoing, had nothing to lose by being transparent and genuine. Yet, they chose political theatre over principled action, sparking outrage. The situation involves women who have endured abuse from a predator who is considered one of the most infamous in recent memory, making the senators' inaction all the more egregious.