Former RNC chair Michael Whatley hopes to make move to Washington – Spectrum News

Former RNC chair Michael Whatley hopes to make move to Washington  Spectrum News

You may not have seen his name on a ballot, but this isn’t Michael Whatley’s first rodeo when it comes to politics. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You may not have seen his name on a ballot, but this isn’t Michael Whatley’s first rodeo when it comes to politics. After graduating from Watauga High School in Boone, he became a lawyer and began working within the Republican Party behind the scenes. In 2024, he was appointed co-chair of the Republican National Committee, alongside Lara Trump. President Donald Trump credits their efforts for helping him win in 2024. “They were unbelievable. They were unbelievable,” Trump said at a recent rally. “The team we had was so unbelievable because we had to make it too big to rig 2024, too big to rig, and he's the one that did it.” It’s because of those close connections, Whatley says when the president asked him to run for Senate, he immediately said yes.

“President Trump needs an ally who will work to lower your cost, create more jobs, protect your families and preserve the American dream,” Whatley said. During the campaign, he says he’s driven across all 100 counties, focusing heavily on crime. “The highest, most important function of any government, whether it's a state government, a local government or the federal government is protecting its