WILMINGTON, N.C. — Taking the stage on the tarmac at the airport in Wilmington, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump repeated familiar themes from his first campaign, railed against the Biden administration and called the multiple investigations against him hoaxes and “witch hunts.”

Some of North Carolina’s top Republicans joined Trump in the Atlantic port city, including Senate candidate Ted Budd, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, Rep. David Rouzer and congressional candidates Bo Hines and Sandy Smith. All but the lieutenant governor are running for election or reelection Nov. 8

“We have to elect Ted Budd to the United State Senate this November,” Trump said. He called the Democratic candidate for the Senate seat, Cheri Beasley, “weak on crime” and a “leftwing extremist,” repeating attacks that have become the standard in advertisements against her.

What You Need To Know

• Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Friday


• The event was intended to support Republicans on the "Trump Ticket," including U.S. Rep. Ted Budd's bid for the U.S. Senate and the congressional campaigns of Bo Hines and Sandy Smith


• Trump touched on many familiar themes in a speech that lasted almost 90 minutes, including immigration, the results of the last election and his grievances against investigations into his business dealings and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol


• The midterm elections are in full swing, with early voting...

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