Trump Stumps for NC Senate Candidate Whatley as GOP Ad Surge Presses Race
TL;DR
President Trump heads to North Carolina to back Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley as the race intensifies. Whatley trumpets Trump’s agenda and pins the economy on Cooper, while GOP allies pour money into ads (roughly $50M for Republicans vs. $35.2M for Democrats). Cooper’s camp counters with inflation-focused messaging. Whatley has also drawn scrutiny for inviting a convicted sex offender to give the opening prayer at a campaign event, while he leans on Trump and national donors to reach voters.
- Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley AP News
- Traffic, road closures expected across Charlotte area during Trump's Gastonia visit WCNC
- Trump aims to shore up support for Whatley in NC with Wednesday visit Yahoo
- Trump visit to close roads, cause ‘significant’ traffic delays, NC police say Charlotte Observer
- Live updates: Donald Trump to rally with Michael Whatley; Fed to set interest rates The Hill
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