North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley reacts to farmer's criticism of tariffs, gas costs

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Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, addressed criticism from farmers regarding tariffs and rising gas costs when interviewed by CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes. President Trump is set to campaign for Whatley in North Carolina shortly after this interview.

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CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes interviewed Michael Whatley, the Republican Senate nominee in North Carolina, before President Trump visited the state to campaign for him. During the interview, Whatley addressed criticism from farmers regarding tariffs and rising gas costs. The president's visit aims to boost Whatley’s chances ahead of a closely watched Senate race.

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North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley reacts to farmer's criticism of tariffs, gas costs

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