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September 16, 2026

Trump Campaigns on Crime and Disaster Relief for Michael Whatley in North Carolina

  • At a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Donald Trump criticized Democrats for their handling of crime and made a controversial joke about withholding disaster relief funding if Republican Michael Whatley does not win.
  • Trump framed the election as a choice between safety and crime under Roy Cooper's policies, while also praising Whatley's past efforts during Hurricane Helene.
  • Whatley, facing challenges against Cooper, is closely aligning his campaign with Trump's support to energize Republican voters.

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