President Donald Trump holds a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday evening to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The event is aimed at boosting Whatley’s candidacy as he seeks to win a seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who is retiring at the end of his term.
Whatley, a former chair of the Republican National Committee, is running against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. Coverage across outlets describes the rally as part of Trump’s efforts to test and maintain his midterm campaign appeal while backing a handpicked nominee. The reporting focuses on Trump’s involvement and Whatley’s attempt to strengthen support for his Senate bid ahead of the contest with Cooper for an open seat.
