Kansas and Iowa rallies return to Trump’s campaign schedule
President Donald Trump will resume planned rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday, November 1st, after abruptly canceling them earlier this week. The events will support Senator Roger Marshall and Representative Ashley Hinson in their respective bids for reelection.
A source indicated the rescheduling was necessary to accommodate a series of virtual rallies Trump is planning for Republican candidates as the midterm election nears.
On Thursday, October 29th, Trump had canceled the weekend rallies without providing a reason. When questioned by a Reuters reporter about the cancellation, Trump responded with criticism, telling the reporter to “put yourself in shape. You look like hell.”
The Kansas rally was initially slated for Saturday, October 31st, at the Salina airport, and the Iowa rally will proceed as planned on November 1st in Dubuque.
The return to Kansas comes as polls suggest Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton holds a lead over Marshall, 52%-43% according to a Washington Post poll released Friday. Trump won Kansas by 16 percentage points in 2024.
In Iowa, Representative Hinson leads Democratic nominee Josh Turek by less than one percentage point, according to recent polling averages. Trump secured Iowa in 2024 with a 13-percentage-point victory.
Trump has conducted over two dozen rallies in recent weeks to galvanize support for Republican candidates. Despite these efforts, his popularity remains below water in states like Kansas and Iowa, potentially complicating the midterm races. The president has been maintaining a demanding campaign schedule, recently holding a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida on Friday, October 30th.
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