President Donald Trump cancelled two planned in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Thursday, with the Republican National Committee stating the party was in a strong position in those states. Instead, the RNC announced Trump would participate in a series of tele-rallies. However, on Friday morning, a source indicated the in-person rallies were being reinstated and rescheduled alongside the 19 tele-rallies already on Trump’s agenda.
The rallies come as next week’s midterm elections loom, with control of Congress at stake. Trump has stated he believes Republicans will perform well in the elections and suggested his presence was not necessary in Kansas due to strong Republican positioning. When questioned by reporters about the initial cancellation, Trump criticized the line of questioning rather than providing a detailed explanation for the change in plans.
Recent polling and Democratic statements suggest competitive races in traditionally Republican-leaning states. A Guardian/Harris poll of roughly 2,000 adults found cost of living and government corruption ranked among voters’ top concerns. Polls indicate narrow margins in Kansas’s Senate race, which has not elected a Democrat in 96 years, and show Democrats holding slight leads in Iowa’s gubernatorial and Senate races. Trump’s tele-rallies on Saturday will target 19 states, including those with competitive Senate, House, and gubernatorial contests across various regions of the country.
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