President Donald Trump says he is worried about North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s election prospects, as concerns rise around the campaign’s momentum.
According to reports, Trump made the comments Friday while en route to a campaign rally, telling reporters that he believes Whatley is “a great man” but that he remains concerned about his chances. The Hill links Trump’s remark to developments involving a Senate Republican super PAC, which begins canceling reservations in the state.
Newsweek similarly reports that Trump expresses concern about Whatley’s Senate bid and points to polling as part of the context for why his supporters are paying close attention to the race. Across outlets, the central point is Trump’s public expression of worry about Whatley, with differences in emphasis on the cause—whether tied to super PAC activity, polling indicators, or both.
