Fort Liberty, previously known as Fort Bragg, was renamed in 2022 as part of a sweeping Army push to change the names of installations honoring Confederate soldiers.

At a recent North Carolina rally, former President Donald Trump pledged to reinstate the names of Confederate generals on military bases. His primary focus was renaming Fort Bragg, renamed Fort Liberty after the tragic death of George Floyd.

By Gram Slattery and Alexandra Ulmer FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) -Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Friday for the fourth time in a month, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to firm up support in a state he was handily leading a few months ago but is now among the most competitive in the race.

Trump leads Harris in North Carolina 51% to 47% among likely voters, when leaners are included, in a new Napolitan News Service poll.

Hurricane Helene hit especially hard in heavily Republican areas of Georgia and North Carolina — a fact that could work to Donald Trump’s disadvantage in the two swing states. Research has shown that major disasters can influence both voter turnout and voter preference.