President Trump’s appearance in Gastonia, North Carolina on Wednesday, Sept. 16 (exactly 48 days away from Election Day) was meant to boost Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
Instead, Trump went to some very dark places, called NC “one of the worst” in the nation on crime (it’s not), and mocked western NC’s desperate need for hurricane relief after Helene hit almost two years ago to the day.
This is Billy Ball Explains NC, and here are 3 things to know about the president’s rally in North Carolina. Tap like and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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