Cooper, Whatley makes dueling visits in Gaston County as Senate race heats up

Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper made opposing visits to Gaston County to discuss affordability issues in North Carolina’s Senate race. Whatley praised Trump’s energy policies and criticized Cooper for accepting healthcare industry donations, while Cooper accused Whatley of prioritizing corporate interests and supporting Medicaid cuts. They also disagreed on Iran’s nuclear threat and a COVID-19 prisoner release settlement.