Trump revives Iowa and Kansas rallies ahead of midterm vote
President Donald Trump holds in‑person rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after cancelling them the day before. He pledges a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the 3 Nov midterm elections. Trump notes that 47.9 million voters have already cast ballots and says he feels perfect despite the schedule change. The Senate currently has a 53‑47 Republican majority.
Key facts
- The Iowa rally will be held in Cedar Rapids instead of Dubuque.
- The Kansas rally moved from Saturday in Salina to Sunday.
- Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas earlier in the week.
- Early voting in Iowa and Kansas is up roughly 30 % compared with previous midterms.
- Higher airfares and gas prices are affecting travelers during the election period.
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Why it matters
The rallies aim to boost Republican turnout before a closely contested midterm.
What changed
First published from The Straits Times, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Hindu and Asharq Al-Awsat