President Donald Trump is returning to the Charlotte region next week, bringing a major campaign rally to Gastonia just weeks before Election Day.
Trump will appear Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Gastonia Municipal Airport to support Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The event begins at 7 p.m., according to the campaign.
The Gastonia airport is familiar territory for Trump. He previously held a campaign rally there during the 2024 presidential election.
Whatley previously chaired the Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party. He is running against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for the open U.S. Senate seat.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is not seeking another term, leaving the seat open in November. The race has attracted national attention as both parties compete for control of the Senate.
Trump’s visit will put Gastonia and the western Charlotte region in the national political spotlight as campaigning intensifies.
The rally begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Registration is free and required.
