# Trump and Whatley Clash Over Crime | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-09-18T02:31:22+00:00
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Trump and GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley hit Gastonia to rally support, hammering Democratic rival Roy Cooper over a 2021 prison release deal—claiming it unleashed dangerous criminals. But the reality’s messier: the settlement was pandemic-driven, aimed at reducing COVID risks, and many inmates would’ve been released anyway. Trump’s fiery rhetoric paints North Carolina as a violent wasteland, while data shows crime rates are falling—even if still above national averages. The real story? Voters must sift through political theater to decide who they trust on safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wral.com/news/state/fact-check-trump-whatley-cooper-crime-nc-killing-september-17/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/86139c53cc9d776d Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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