Senator Tom Tillis addresses the pressure from Trump's team on Republican Senators to support the president-elect's nominees, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment in committee hearings. He criticizes third-party groups for using fundraising campaigns to influence nominations, suggesting they should allow nominees to succeed on their own merits. Tillis highlights the risk of overreach by these groups, which could create structural problems for future nominees. He also discusses the challenges of navigating political threats and maintaining focus on facts during confirmation processes, citing past hearings like Brett Kavanaugh's as examples of the intense scrutiny nominees face. Tillis expresses confidence that most nominees will gain support but acknowledges that some will face tough questions. He also touches on the potential impact of base pressure on Senators like Joni Ernst, who shifted her stance on a nominee following primary threats. Tillis concludes by discussing the importance of tax reform and border security in the upcoming legislative agenda, advocating for bipartisan cooperation to achieve significant policy goals.