Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Here's why.

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Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Here's why. (2026, October 30). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-cancels-midterm-rallies-in-kansas-and-iowa/

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President Trump has canceled his planned in-person campaign rallies for Republican candidates in Kansas and Iowa, which were scheduled for the final weekend before the upcoming midterm elections. The decision was reported by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang. No specific reasons for the cancellations were provided in the article.

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President Donald Trump canceled his appearances at weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa, originally scheduled for the last weekend before midterm elections, opting instead to participate in virtual events from Mar-a-Lago. The cancellations came days after a Reuters reporter questioned Trump about them, prompting an outburst where he insulted the reporter's appearance. Trump was set to support embattled Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, who faces a tight race against Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton. This change of plans follows four weeks of intensive travel for Trump to boost Republican candidates' election chances. The cancellations raised questions about Trump’s commitment and could impact Republicans’ electoral prospects in these crucial states.

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