Trump Continues Midterm Campaign Blitz in North Carolina
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TL;DR
- Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
- Whatley faces an uphill battle against former Democratic governor Roy Cooper, who leads in polls.
- A significant GOP Super Pac has redirected funds from North Carolina to the Kansas Senate race.
- Trump announced $8bn in economic aid for farmers struggling with high diesel prices.
- The aid announcement comes 15 days before the midterm elections, which are influenced by rising fuel costs and the war in Iran.
- Trump also rallied in Kansas, acknowledging the state's potential shift towards Democrats.