Trump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina two weeks out from Election Day

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Trump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina two weeks out from Election Day. (2026, October 20). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-boost-republicans-north-carolina-two-weeks-election-day/

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President Trump held a rally in North Carolina aimed at boosting Republican candidate Michael Whatley, who is currently trailing Democratic rival Roy Cooper in the polls ahead of the upcoming election. The event was covered by CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.

Written by AI on 2026-10-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 20, 2026, President Donald Trump held a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, to boost Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley against his Democratic rival Roy Cooper. Despite trailing in polls and losing support from Republican PACs, Trump urged voters to "pretend he's on the ballot" to help Republicans defy midterm odds. The event was part of Trump’s extensive campaign tour across multiple states since late September, covering over 29,000 miles (46,671 km). Whatley is running to replace retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis in a race crucial for maintaining GOP control in Congress. Polls show Cooper leading by nearly 10 percentage points, indicating significant challenges for Republicans in North Carolina.

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Trump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina two weeks out from Election Day

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