Senate candidate Michael Whatley shares message to voters ahead of midterms
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- abc11.comseen 16 Sept, 14:11headline rewritten
First Lady Melania Trump and the President to visit North CarolinaFirst lady visits school in western NC to see how AI, other technology used in classrooms - abc11.comseen 19 Sept, 01:02headline rewritten
President Trump to deliver remarks supporting Senate candidate Michael WhatleyPresident Trump to visit NC this week; in Michael Whatley's hometown - abc7ny.comseen 19 Sept, 05:54headline rewritten
Trump to campaign in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy CooperTrump stumps in NC for former GOP chair Michael Whatley, who's facing Roy Cooper in key Senate race - clickondetroit.comseen 19 Sept, 11:31headline rewritten
Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael WhatleyTrump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest - mymotherlode.comseen 19 Sept, 11:34headline rewritten
Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley - myMotherLode.comTrump and Whatley double down on the administration’s record in North Carolina Senate contest - myMotherLode.com
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Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- wchstv.com00:44first to report
Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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- news3lv.com10 Sept, 00:44their copy
- katu.com10 Sept, 00:44their copy
- nbcmontana.com10 Sept, 00:44their copy
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- wbtv.com13:26
Trump will join U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
- abc11.com17:31edited after publishing
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President Trump to deliver remarks supporting Senate candidate Michael WhatleyThe President is stumping for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill16:00
President Trump’s upcoming midterm campaign blitz is risking dragging down Republicans facing tough reelection bids as his approval rating plummets ahead of November. Trump will head to battleground North Carolina to campaign with Senate nominee Michael Whatley on Wednesday in an effort to boost Republican efforts in the fight to keep the seat red. The...
- Google News - Top Stories18:00
GOP anxiety grows over North Carolina Senate race Politico Election 2026: Cooper leads Whatley by 11% in Elon University Poll The Center Square Opinion | Is This Democrat Too Good for His Own Good? The New York Times Affordability takes center stage in North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race CNBC Cooper holds double-digit lead over Whatley in NC Senate race, latest Elon poll shows WCNC
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- abc11.com13:11edited after publishing
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First Lady Melania Trump and the President to visit North CarolinaFirst lady Melania Trump is visiting Western NC to talk to elementary school students, teachers and staff about how they're using technology
Tue, 15 September 2026
5 reports- iheart.com10:38
First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.
- iheart.com10:38
First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.
- iheart.com10:38
First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.
- iheart.com10:38
First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.
- iheart.com10:38
First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.
Wed, 16 September 2026
6 reports- clickondetroit.com04:11edited after publishing
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Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael WhatleyPresident Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.
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- mymotherlode.com16 Sept, 04:46their copy
- The Hill10:00
Republicans are hoping President Trump can give North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley a much-needed boost as Democrats appear increasingly optimistic about flipping the state in November. Trump is slated to travel to the state, the only battleground he has won three times, to stump with Whatley on Wednesday. The visit comes as recent polling...
- PBS NewsHour15:35
The trip marks Trump's first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas. The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips ahead of Election Day.
- The Hill16:50
Presented by SourceAmerica — Plus: 🗳️Trump campaigns with Whatley in North Carolina {beacon} It’s Wednesday, or Hump Day since the Geico camel commercials have returned 🐪 (“Uh oh...Guess what day it is?”). In today's issue: Federal Reserve expected to raise rates Senate Republicans plan spending cuts Trump to campaign with Whatley Kash Patel strikes back...
- abc7ny.com19:51edited after publishing
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Trump to campaign in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy CooperPresident Donald Trump delivered remarks in Gastonia, the hometown of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley
- The Hill21:36
President Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who will retire at the end of the term....
Thu, 17 September 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics01:12
President Donald Trump visited North Carolina in his first campaign stop since the GOP’s Dallas midterm convention, seeking to boost Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls.
- The Guardian World01:51
President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’ Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, imploring North Carolina voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” and “crush the communists” in the November elections at a rally in support of the Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Despite Trump’s deep unpopularity, Republicans hope to once again turn the president’s loyal following into a political force as the party...
- Google News - Top Stories01:53
‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes The Guardian Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina NBC News Traffic, road closures expected across Charlotte area during Trump's Gastonia visit WCNC Live stream: Trump holds rally in Gaston County, North Carolina WBTV WATCH: Trump supports Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia WLOS
- The Hill02:05
President Trump made his first campaign stop in North Carolina Wednesday since last week's Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention, rallying for Senate candidate Michael Whatley as Republicans hope to keep the Tar Heel State's seat red this November. Trump claimed the battleground state during his three presidential runs. He told the Gastonia, North Carolina,...
- Google News - Top Stories03:31
Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina NBC News Traffic, road closures expected across Charlotte area during Trump's Gastonia visit WCNC Trump tests the limits of political make-believe in North Carolina The Irish Times Live stream: Trump holds rally in Gaston County, North Carolina WBTV ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes The Guardian
Fri, 18 September 2026
2 reports- freerepublic.com03:45
- Google News - Top Stories04:04
Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina AP News Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn CNN Trump emphasizes crime in midterm push in North Carolina The Washington Post Trump visit draws supporters, protesters to Gastonia as Michael Whatley holds Senate campaign rally WCNC Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC Raleigh News & Observer