Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday evening to campaign for Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate. Whatley, who previously served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee, is running to fill the seat currently held by Senator Thom Tillis, who announced he would not seek reelection at the end of his term.

The event is part of a broader effort to consolidate Republican support in a key battleground state. Whatley’s primary opponent in the general election is former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat. The race is viewed as a significant contest for control of the Senate, with both parties focusing heavily on North Carolina’s shifting political landscape. While the rally is intended to energize the Republican base, it also highlights the transition within the state party as it looks toward the upcoming election cycle. The Hill reports that the event will focus on rallying support for Whatley, though specific details regarding the rally's policy platform remain focused on the candidate's alignment with Trump's political agenda.