The statement attributes a quote to Senator Thom Tillis about Hegseth’s firings being 'less than ideal,' but the provided source (el-balad.com) is not a verifiable or widely recognized primary source for Tillis’s remarks. Without access to a reliable transcript, press release, or credible news report confirming the exact quote and context, the factual accuracy cannot be confirmed.

No credible record shows Senator Thom Tillis stating that Hegseth’s firings were “less than ideal” on May 2, 2026; the cited source (el‑balad.com) does not contain such a quote, making the claim unverified and likely false.

No verifiable source or transcript shows Senator Thom Tillis making that specific comment about Hegseth’s firings; the cited source appears unreliable, so the statement is likely false.

The statement references a future date (2026-05-02) which is beyond my knowledge cutoff, making it impossible to verify if Thom Tillis actually made this specific comment about Hegseth's firings.