Trump's handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley embraces the president at a North Carolina rally
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The event aims to boost Whatley’s campaign against Democratic candidate Roy Cooper. The rally tests Trump’s influence in the midterm elections as Whatley seeks to strengthen his position.
GASTONIA, North Carolina (AP) — President Donald Trump is testing his midterm campaign appeal Wednesday in North Carolina with a rally for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley as the former national party chairman tries to shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. Despite his own lagging popularity, Trump insists he can help [...]
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