Donald Trump Cancels Kansas, Iowa Rallies
Donald Trump canceled Kansas and Iowa rallies and will hold more than 20 tele-rallies instead.
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Updated Oct 29, 9:08pm ETPresident Donald Trump canceled planned in-person campaign rallies in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, shortly before the November 3 midterm elections. The White House announced more than 20 replacement tele-rallies before Election Day. The Kansas rally was intended to support Republican Sen. Roger MarshallRoger MarshallAmerican politician, who faces Democrat Adam HamiltonAdam HamiltonAmerican pastor in a close race. A CNN poll published that day showed Hamilton leading Marshall by four points among likely voters. The Iowa rally was planned for Republican Senate candidate Ashley HinsonAshley HinsonAmerican politician (born 1983), also in a close race. The White House said the tele-rallies would reach more states, and a Republican source said the shift would maximize reach. The tele-rallies were scheduled to reach Kansas and Iowa voters.
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Left-leaning outlets framed the cancellations as a sign that Republican strength in red states was weaker than Trump’s team claimed. HuffPost argued that public polls undercut the idea that his visits were working. MEDIAite highlighted the clash between claims of success and signs of weakness. AlterNet leaned into questions about retreat and whether the party had given up a critical race.
From the right
Right-leaning outlets split between treating the switch as a broader campaign strategy and seeing it as a warning sign for Republicans. RedState emphasized the White House view that virtual events expanded Trump’s reach, while faulting legacy media for turning the schedule change into speculation. Daily Mail cast the pullback as ominous for Republicans facing a possible major midterm defeat.
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