Trump compares Cooper to Dukakis, backs Whatley
Despite reports that super political action committees redirected funds away from his campaign, Republican Senate hopeful Michael Whatley retains the support of former President Donald Trump, who compared Gov. Roy Cooper in 2021 to Michael Dukakis in 1988.
Super political action committees may have redirected funds from the U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Michael Whatley. But his top backer, former President Donald Trump — who compared Gov. Roy Cooper in 2021 to Michael Dukakis in 1988 — says he remains committed to supporting Whatley in the 2026 race.