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Trump, Vance scrap appearances for public events as midterms near
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump canceled two weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead for tele-rallies to reach voters in at least 19 states during a "72-hour sprint" before the midterm elections.
- The cancellations come amid a grueling campaign schedule, with Trump having held 25 rallies this month and acknowledging vocal strain from the dense travel and appearances.
- Vice President JD Vance also canceled a Friday news conference in Minnesota related to the administration's "War on Fraud," though no reason was provided for the cancellation.
- Trump's approval ratings have dropped to historic lows due to frustrations over high gas prices and the ongoing war with Iran, while polls show Democrats favored to gain control of both the House and Senate.
- Despite cancellations, Trump plans to hold a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday, with no events scheduled for the final day of the campaign.
