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Trump to Rally for GOP Candidate in North Carolina

12/16/2025

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President Donald Trump will visit Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday, as announced by Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley on social media amid midterm messaging concerns.
The White House confirmed the visit.
Doors open at the Rocky Mount Events Center at 6 p.m.
Whatley, endorsed by Trump, is running in the GOP primary to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis.
Whatley is expected to face Democrat Roy Cooper in the general election.

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President Donald Trump will visit Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday, as announced by Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley on social media amid midterm messaging concerns.
The White House confirmed the visit.
Doors open at the Rocky Mount Events Center at 6 p.m.
Whatley, endorsed by Trump, is running in the GOP primary to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis.
Whatley is expected to face Democrat Roy Cooper in the general election.