Ahead of President Trump's visit, Rocky Mount community say they feel squeezed by high costs

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- She had worked 22 days straight in her job as a technician at an engine plant to save up, and now Daijah Bryant could finally do what she was putting off: Christmas shopping.

President Donald Trump plans to give a speech in Rocky Mount on Friday night, according to the White House’s website. U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley announced the news on social media Monday ...

Raleigh News & Observer: Trump makes case for Michael Whatley and addresses economy in Rocky Mount speech

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Here are updates from President Donald Trump’s speech in Rocky Mount on Dec. 19, 2025. President Donald Trump concluded his speech ...

Trump makes case for Michael Whatley and addresses economy in Rocky Mount speech

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BEFORE definition: 1. at or during a time earlier than (the thing mentioned): 2. until (the event mentioned): 3. in…. Learn more.

Define before. before synonyms, before pronunciation, before translation, English dictionary definition of before. adv. 1. Earlier in time: They called me the day before.

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