Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms
The president cancelled the events in favor of tele-rallies, as Republicans face a fight to retain control of Congress
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's planned rallies in Kansas and Iowa were initially canceled and then reinstated shortly before the midterm elections.
- The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced the cancellation, citing a "strong position" in Kansas and Iowa, but later confirmed the rallies were back on.
- The midterm elections are seen as a referendum on Trump, with Democrats hoping to gain control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Polls suggest competitive races in Kansas and Iowa, with Democrats showing confidence in potentially flipping seats in traditionally Republican states.
- Trump is also participating in 19 tele-rallies targeting various states with competitive Senate, House, or gubernatorial races.