Trump Cancels Midterm Rallies
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US President Donald Trump has cancelled his planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to hold phone rallies to support Republican candidates in nearly 20 states ahead of the midterm elections.
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Trump told reporters he did not "feel like I have to go to Kansas," a Midwestern state where Senator Roger Marshall, a fellow Republican, is in an unexpectedly competitive race with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.
Today, Trump rallied in South Carolina for Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who is facing a tougher-than expected race against Democrat Annie Andrews.
To motivate his base of support, he has repeatedly encouraged voters with the phrase, “Pretend I’m on the ballot.”
Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday.
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As US midterm elections approach in four days, national polls show Democrats leading Republicans by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent according to RealClearPolling. Professor Charles Franklin attributes this lead to President Trump's declining approval ratings and economic concerns. Additionally, a legal dispute in Alaska may delay the Senate race result due to confusion over two candidates with identical names.
US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyPresident Trump canceled his planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas to focus instead on tele-rallies due to health concerns and logistical challenges. The cancellations come as part of a larger midterm election strategy, where he had intended to campaign in 35 locations across the country but now plans over 20 tele-rallies by Election Day. GOP operatives expressed that while tele-rallies could boost turnout…
Trump cancels weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas in favor of holding numerous tele-rallies →2 articles from NBC News on this storyPresident Donald Trump verbally attacked a Reuters reporter during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday when asked about his cancellation of an upcoming Kansas rally. The President accused the reporter of being "sick" for asking and insulted him by saying he was out of shape and looked like "hell." Trump also repeated part of the conversation, claiming that he canceled the trip because Republican…
Trump unleashes vicious tirade at 'dope' and 'out of shape' reporter who asked if he was 'sick' of travel: 'You look like hell!' →2 articles from Daily Mail on this storyPresident Donald Trump canceled his planned weekend campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa on October 29, opting instead to participate in phone-in events across the country as midterm elections approach. This decision came after four weeks of extensive travel for Trump's Republican allies. Despite canceling these specific in-person appearances, Trump indicated he would still attend other upcoming rallies, including…
Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyPresident Donald Trump canceled an appearance at a Kansas rally for Republican Senator Roger Marshall on Saturday, days before the midterm elections. The president will instead participate in virtual rallies; it remains unclear if he will reschedule the Kansas event. At his last appearance in Kansas, protesters interrupted the event and Trump invoked antisemitic language while defending Marshall's past legal actions.
Trump cancels his appearance at weekend rally in Kansas days before midterm vote →President Trump canceled his planned Iowa rally and will instead hold virtual events, known as telerallies. On the same day, he participated in an in-person rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, supporting Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham. The article includes reports from CBS News' Fin Gómez and Nicholas Reynolds of The Post and Courier about the race for the South Carolina Senate seat.
Trump cancels Iowa rally, will hold telerallies instead →Show 4 more outlets
President Donald Trump has canceled his last two midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead for virtual "tele-rallies" across several states as the Republican Party aims to retain control of Congress. The RNC stated that these changes are due to Republicans' strong position in those states, making additional in-person appearances less necessary. Despite being the oldest president in U.S. history…
Trump cancels midterm appearances, will campaign via ‘tele-rallies’ →US President Donald Trump canceled his scheduled weekend campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas to focus on phone calls instead, as Republican candidates face tight races ahead of the midterms. The shift comes amid voter concerns over economic issues and high gas prices, affecting key Senate contests in states like South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Alaska, and Mississippi. Trump's revised plan includes a…
US midterms: Trump skips rallies in red states, switches to phone campaign →Donald Trump cancelled his final two midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa due to perceived strong Republican performance in those areas, opting instead for tele-rallies from Air Force One. During a South Carolina rally, he verbally attacked Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage over his appearance when asked about travel fatigue, calling him "out of shape" and posting unflattering photos of Bogage online. This move…
Trump cancels final midterm rallies then fat shames reporter who asked why →President Donald Trump canceled upcoming midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead for virtual "telerallies" as Republicans aim to retain control of Congress on November 3. During a campaign stop in South Carolina, Trump criticized a reporter, calling them "disgusting," when asked if he was tired of traveling. Despite canceling the in-person events, Trump plans to hold his final election rally in…
'You are disgusting': Trump lashes out at reporter as he cancels weekend rallies ahead of midterm polls →Analysis
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- 29 Oct
President Donald Trump has canceled an appearance at a Kansas rally on Saturday, his only scheduled campaign-trail appearance the weekend before Election Day.
- 30 Oct
Trump has urged the party to “pretend I’m on the ballot” to maximize turnout despite his poor approval ratings.
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30 Oct US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two ralliesAs US midterm elections approach in four days, national polls show Democrats leading Republicans by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent according to RealClearPolling. Professor Charles Franklin attributes this lead to President Trump's declining approval ratings and economic concerns. Additionally, a legal dispute in Alaska may delay the Senate race result due to confusion over two candidates with identical names.Al Jazeera
30 Oct 'You are disgusting': Trump lashes out at reporter as he cancels weekend rallies ahead of midterm pollsPresident Donald Trump canceled upcoming midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead for virtual "telerallies" as Republicans aim to retain control of Congress on November 3. During a campaign stop in South Carolina, Trump criticized a reporter, calling them "disgusting," when asked if he was tired of traveling. Despite canceling the in-person events, Trump plans to hold his final election rally in…Dawn
30 Oct ‘You look like hell’, Trump lashes out at reporter in tarmac tiradeUS President Donald Trump verbally attacked a reporter by saying, "You look like hell," when questioned about his absence from a Kansas midterm campaign event on October 30, 2026. The incident occurred at the tarmac as Trump was preparing to depart.Al Jazeera
30 Oct Trump cancels weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas in favor of holding numerous tele-ralliesPresident Trump canceled his planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas to focus instead on tele-rallies due to health concerns and logistical challenges. The cancellations come as part of a larger midterm election strategy, where he had intended to campaign in 35 locations across the country but now plans over 20 tele-rallies by Election Day. GOP operatives expressed that while tele-rallies could boost turnout…NBC News
30 Oct Trump cancels final midterm rallies then fat shames reporter who asked whyDonald Trump cancelled his final two midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa due to perceived strong Republican performance in those areas, opting instead for tele-rallies from Air Force One. During a South Carolina rally, he verbally attacked Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage over his appearance when asked about travel fatigue, calling him "out of shape" and posting unflattering photos of Bogage online. This move…Sydney Morning Herald
30 Oct US midterms: Trump skips rallies in red states, switches to phone campaignUS President Donald Trump canceled his scheduled weekend campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas to focus on phone calls instead, as Republican candidates face tight races ahead of the midterms. The shift comes amid voter concerns over economic issues and high gas prices, affecting key Senate contests in states like South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Alaska, and Mississippi. Trump's revised plan includes a…Times of India
30 Oct Trump cancels midterm appearances, will campaign via ‘tele-rallies’President Donald Trump has canceled his last two midterm election rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead for virtual "tele-rallies" across several states as the Republican Party aims to retain control of Congress. The RNC stated that these changes are due to Republicans' strong position in those states, making additional in-person appearances less necessary. Despite being the oldest president in U.S. history…National Post
30 Oct Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for ‘tele-rallies’President Donald Trump canceled scheduled campaign appearances in Iowa and Kansas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, opting instead for virtual rallies called "tele-rallies" to reach more voters across nearly 20 states. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters stated that these tele-rallies would be especially focused on battleground states such as Michigan, Alaska, Texas, and Iowa, where key Senate races are taking place. The…Al Jazeera
30 Oct Trump cancels Iowa rally, will hold telerallies insteadPresident Trump canceled his planned Iowa rally and will instead hold virtual events, known as telerallies. On the same day, he participated in an in-person rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, supporting Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham. The article includes reports from CBS News' Fin Gómez and Nicholas Reynolds of The Post and Courier about the race for the South Carolina Senate seat.CBS News
30 Oct Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign eventsPresident Donald Trump canceled his planned weekend campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa on October 29, opting instead to participate in phone-in events across the country as midterm elections approach. This decision came after four weeks of extensive travel for Trump's Republican allies. Despite canceling these specific in-person appearances, Trump indicated he would still attend other upcoming rallies, including…The Straits Times
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29 Oct Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign eventsUS President Donald Trump canceled in-person campaign stops planned for Kansas and Iowa this weekend, opting instead to participate remotely in phone-in rallies across multiple states. Since October 1, Trump has held 25 rallies in 19 different states as part of efforts to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections on Tuesday. Despite appearing hoarse during a rally in Mississippi earlier this week…The Straits Times
29 Oct Trump unleashes vicious tirade at 'dope' and 'out of shape' reporter who asked if he was 'sick' of travel: 'You look like hell!'President Donald Trump verbally attacked a Reuters reporter during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday when asked about his cancellation of an upcoming Kansas rally. The President accused the reporter of being "sick" for asking and insulted him by saying he was out of shape and looked like "hell." Trump also repeated part of the conversation, claiming that he canceled the trip because Republican…Daily Mail
29 Oct Trump pulls the plug on two crucial midterm rallies as Iowa and Kansas appearances are suddenly canceled... just days before Republicans face their Election Day reckoningPresident Donald Trump canceled two campaign rallies planned for this weekend in Iowa and Kansas just days before the November 3 midterm elections. He was set to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas but instead conducted virtual tele-rallies from Mar-a-Lago. The White House confirmed plans for at least 20 more virtual events targeting key states including Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan…Daily Mail
29 Oct Trump’s final sprint: From the Politics DeskPresident Donald Trump has canceled a rally in Salina, Kansas, and is now focusing on holding more than 20 tele-rallies until Tuesday, according to NBC News. This strategic shift comes as Trump had previously been traveling extensively across the country, making appearances in 19 states throughout October and averaging speech lengths of about one and a half hours each day. Republicans are adjusting their approach to…NBC News
29 Oct Trump cancels his appearance at weekend rally in Kansas days before midterm votePresident Donald Trump canceled an appearance at a Kansas rally for Republican Senator Roger Marshall on Saturday, days before the midterm elections. The president will instead participate in virtual rallies; it remains unclear if he will reschedule the Kansas event. At his last appearance in Kansas, protesters interrupted the event and Trump invoked antisemitic language while defending Marshall's past legal actions.The Independent
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