# Roy Cooper 'North Carolina needs a senator who will stand up to Trump'

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Published: 2026-09-19T22:45:02+00:00
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Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper framed the North Carolina U.S. Senate race as a critical check on the White House, asserting that the state "needs a senator who will stand up to Donald Trump". Cooper's sharp criticism comes as he campaigns to flip the seat left vacant by retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis. He is currently facing Donald Trump’s hand-picked Republican nominee, former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.

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