In a significant turn of events, Lara Trump has confirmed that she will not run for the North Carolina Senate seat, paving the way for a competitive race between RNC Chair Michael Whatley and former Governor Roy Cooper. Trump has publicly endorsed Whatley, who is expected to launch his Senate campaign shortly. This development has been seen as a boost for Democrats, who may now have a stronger chance of flipping the Senate seat. As the race begins to take shape, expectations are high for a head-to-head battle between Whatley, backed by Trump, and Cooper. With big names declaring their intentions, the focus shifts to how this political matchup will unfold in the coming months.