Trump drops in-person Kansas and Iowa rallies for phone events
US President Donald Trump has cancelled two planned weekend campaign rallies, in Salina, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa, and will instead join rallies nationwide by phone. The Republican National Committee said the party is in a strong position in both states. Trump's final in-person election rally is now set for Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday. The cancellations come before the 3 Nov midterm elections, which will decide whether Republicans keep narrow control of the US Senate and House. Since 1 Oct, Trump has held 25 rallies in 19 states.
Key facts
- Trump's approval rating rose to 32 per cent in a Reuters/Ipsos poll this week, up from 31 per cent.
- The cancelled Kansas event was to back Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
- The cancelled Iowa event was a joint rally with Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn.
- MAGA, a campaign funding group aligned with Trump, plans tele-rallies with him in at least 19 states before Election Day.
- The Associated Press reports the shift reflects a move to reach more voters through virtual appearances rather than two states.
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Why it matters
The shift reflects a Republican move to reach more voters across many states before the 3 Nov midterms.
What changed
First published from The Independent, The Straits Times, RTÉ News, Hindustan Times and CNA