President Donald Trump on Thursday continued his efforts to boost North Carolina GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley over former Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C.

"Michael Whatley is so Great! Running against a really bad former Governor who set murderers free to kill again, and was grossly incompetent on the big hurricane cleanup," he posted on Truth Social. "I had to get it done when I took office on January 20th, and I did! I hope the Great people of North Carolina remember how BAD Roy Cooper was as Governor, especially on crime."

Trump and Whatley have repeatedly scrutinized Cooper's record on crime, including his early release of criminals.

Michael Whatley will be a FANTASTIC Senator. He led the Republican Party to VICTORY in 2024. Michael will be a GREAT SENATOR, one of the very best!" he added.

The North Carolina Senate race is one of the most competitive in the 2026 election cycle and the contest could prove pivotal in determining what party controls the Senate.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.