Donald Trump utilized MAGA Inc. for campaign funding and backed Michael Whatley for the North Carolina seat.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Donald Trump utilized MAGA Inc. for campaign funding and backed Michael Whatley for the North Carolina seat.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump endorsed Whatley for office in North Carolina following his speech in Las Vegas.1 source
- Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn in Texas and backed Michael Whatley after Tillis declined to run.Sub-event
Trump uses MAGA Inc. for funding and backed Whatley for NC seat.1 source
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Donald Trump
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
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