Trump rallies party faithful for Whatley in North Carolina with tough-on-crime, $5,000 pledge Sep 16, 2026 · Seth McLaughlin · washingtontimes.com read more » President Trump swung through North Carolina to boost Michael Whatley's U.S. Senate bid, leaning on the administration's record on crime and folding his pledge to cut $5,000 "Trump dividend" checks for every American into the high-stakes race. Read more »