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Trump defends Iran war, downplays high prices at North Carolina rally

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At a recent North Carolina rally, President Trump defended military actions against Iran while minimizing concerns about high prices and economic issues. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy launched an attack ad that critics say unfairly targets his Democratic opponent Amy Acton.

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.

Written for “Trump Boosts GOP In North Carolina Midterms” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

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