Trump Returns to Campaign Trail in North Carolina to Boost Senate Bid
· World · Bloomberg, NBC News
President Donald Trump visited Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 17, 2026, marking his first campaign stop since the GOP midterm convention in Dallas. The rally aimed to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in current polls. The North Carolina Senate race is considered critical in determining control of the chamber. The event at a Charlotte-area airfield underscored deep anxiety within Republican ranks regarding their prospects for retaining the Senate majority.
Why it matters
The Senate race in North Carolina could decide which party holds the chamber, directly impacting the legislative agenda and political balance in Washington.
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