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Trump stumps for Whatley's Senate bid in North Carolina | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — Michael Whatley | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility Arkansas Democrat-Gazette NOT RATED This article 1 analysis · Sep 28, 2026
85 Credibility* Source credibility (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette): 85 out of 100, high 80 Quality Content quality: 80 out of 100, high 75 Neutrality Story neutrality: 75 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center * Credibility rates Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where this article appeared. The other scores rate the article itself.
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President Trump rallied in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Roy Cooper over the economy, crime and Hurricane Helene. The article also reports Cooper's campaign response and scrutiny of Whatley's energy investments as the race draws major spending.
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Part of a bigger story 21 OUTLETS Outlets agree that Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is running against Roy Cooper.
Center outlets emphasize Whatley’s reliance on Trump and the challenges in his race, including Cooper’s fundraising and polling advantages. Right-leaning outlets present the rally as support for Whatley’s law-and-order platform and his promises on family finances and community safety.
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best Outlet credibility Arkansas Democrat-Gazette NOT RATED This article 1 analysis · Sep 28, 2026
85 Credibility* HIGH Source credibility (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette): 85 out of 100 80 Quality HIGH Content quality: 80 out of 100 75 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 75 out of 100
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People in this story 5 + 1 MW Republican Senate candidate campaigning with Trump's support
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RC JB Former president blamed by Whatley for economic problems
TT Republican senator retiring from the seat at issue
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, North Carolina state senator who criticized Whatley's support for the Iran war
DT JB Former president blamed by Whatley for economic problems
TT Republican senator retiring from the seat at issue
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, North Carolina state senator who criticized Whatley's support for the Iran war
Original publisher not identified This article credits another publisher, which ChamberLight has not identified, so the scores are Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's own.
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