Overview
- White House officials confirmed the president will speak alongside Michael Whatley at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Events Center.
- Whatley promoted the visit by posting a White House RSVP link on social media.
- The appearance marks the second stop in Trump's 2026 midterm messaging tour centered on affordability.
- Whatley, a former RNC chair backed by Trump, is running for the open U.S. Senate seat as Sen. Thom Tillis is not seeking reelection, with Don Brown and Elizabeth Temple also in the GOP field.
- The Republican nominee is expected to face Democrat Roy Cooper in the general election, and candidate filing remains open through Dec. 19.