LIVE | Trump campaigns in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy Cooper
Michael Whatley is using Trump’s support and attacking Roy Cooper as he seeks the open North Carolina Senate seat.
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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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Republican Senate candidate campaigning with Trump and criticizing Roy Cooper
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Democratic Senate candidate targeted by Whatley’s campaign criticisms
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