LIVE | Trump campaigns in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper is defending his record and challenging Whatley in a closely watched North Carolina Senate race.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, who is challenging former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The race could affect control of the Senate, with Cooper holding a fundraising and polling edge in the article’s account.
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