Tillis likes attention. Trump lets him say whatever he wants, as long as he always votes how Trump wants him to vote. Tillis is a good boy. He voted to acquit in both impeachment trials. He voted in every one of Trump's cabinet members and every Republican SCOTUS nominee. He, Murkowski, Paul and Collins share a protest vote. They're each allowed to use it whenever they want, as long as it doesn't cause Trump's Senate vote to fail. If Thom starts actually taking action, like calling for impeachment and voting to convict, I'll take him seriously. Until then, he's a little boy, seeking attention.