President Donald Trump arrived in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, the latest stop on his Republican midterm rescue mission.
Watch the rally and Trump’s remarks in the video player above.
Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can boost GOP turnout in the elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting those government payouts would arrive. This most recent offer could reveal how much voters still trust him as they decide control of Congress on Nov. 3.
Air Force One did a flyover above the crowd gathered at the Pitt-Greenville Airport before it landed just before 7 p.m.
Before Trump’s arrival, several candidates addressed the crowd, including Michael Whatley, the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate. Whatley faces Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Trump said at the rally that it was his encouragement that led Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley to run in the battleground state.
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“I’m the one that got him into this,” Trump said.
The rally comes after the Senate Republicans’ top campaign spending group pulled back in North Carolina.
The Senate seat is open because Republican incumbent Thom Tillis decided not to seek reelection after clashing with Trump over his tax breaks and spending cuts legislation.
Early voting got underway in North Carolina last week, a key state in Democrats’ efforts to retake control of Congress.
A Democrat hasn’t won a U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina since Kay Hagan in 2008.
