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Trump cancels weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas in favor of holding numerous tele-rallies
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump canceled his planned in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa this weekend, opting instead for tele-rallies as part of his midterm campaign efforts.
- Trump stated he did not feel the need to attend the Kansas rally in person, expressing confidence that Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is doing well in his tight race against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
- Despite admitting the rally schedule has been challenging on his voice, Trump insisted he felt "perfect" and dismissed suggestions that health concerns prompted the cancellations.
- The Republican National Committee emphasized that the cancellations aim to maximize Trump's ability to reach voters nationwide, with plans for over 20 tele-rallies before Election Day.
- Trump remains scheduled for an in-person event in Daytona Beach, Florida, supporting Republican candidates in solidly Republican races, while no events are currently planned for Monday.
