The crowd chanted his name with a warm welcome and he accepted with promises of economic flourishment if elected. Trump promised a plummet of household goods prices, thousands of dollars in savings by the end of the year,

Former President Donald Trump made no mention of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson during his appearance at a rally in Wilmington on Saturday, but the controversy surrounding CNN’s Thursday bombshell report on Robinson continued to dominate political discussions across the state.

The former president and Republican presidential nominee is expected to speak around 2 p.m. during a campaign rally at the Aero Center near Wilmington International Airport. Trump is running against the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris. Below, you'll find live coverage throughout Saturday. Check back for updates.