Source: NBC News
“Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley intends to run for Senate in North Carolina and would have the White House’s full support, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. President Donald Trump conveyed to Whatley in a direct discussion this week that he supported him for the seat, a separate source familiar with the matter said . President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, who was considered a top potential contender, also announced Thursday morning that she would not run for the seat.” (07/24/25)