WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina
Summary
President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley in his race against Democrat Roy Cooper. This will be Trump's first campaign rally since the midterm convention, and he plans to make more trips before Election Day.Key Facts
- President Trump is campaigning for Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
- Michael Whatley is a former Republican National Committee chairman and was Trump's pick for that role.
- Whatley is running against Roy Cooper, the Democratic former governor of North Carolina.
- Senator Thom Tillis, the current holder of the seat, is retiring after conflicts with President Trump.
- Whatley is new to running for public office and has been behind Cooper in recent fundraising and polling.
- Trump’s support is important but could be challenging because Whatley needs both Trump’s core supporters and moderate voters.
- Trump’s visit is his first campaign rally after the midterm convention in Dallas.
- Trump plans to make many more campaign trips ahead of Election Day.
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