Spotlight President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know USA Today Network Sep 13, 2026 Sep 13, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump is making plans to visit Gastonia on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to attend a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.kAm%96 =2DE E:>6 %CF>A H2D :? v2DE@? r@F?EJ H2D :? }@G6>36C a_ac H96? 96 96=5 2 C2==J ;FDE 52JD 367@C6 E96 6=64E:@?[ 2EEC24E:?8 D6G6C2= E9@FD2?5 A2CE:4:A2?ED 2?5 DFAA@CE6CD]k^AmkAm%96 AC6D:56?E H:== 36 56=:G6C:?8 C6>2C<D 2E 2 42>A2:8? 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