Brief
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, shifts to virtual events
The president replaced in‑person stops with more than 20 planned virtual rallies amid tight mid‑term polls.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump cancelled scheduled campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Oct. 30, opting instead for a series of virtual "telerallies," Independent.co.uk reported. The change comes as mid‑term polling shows close races, including a Kansas poll that placed Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton ahead of Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
Trump reacted angrily when a Reuters reporter asked about his health after the cancellations, calling the reporter "disgusting" and mocking his fitness. Campaign officials said the shift allows Trump to reach multiple key locations simultaneously through more than 20 planned virtual events before the election.
His previous Kansas rally was disrupted by protesters and sparked controversy after he used an antisemitic slur to defend Senator Marshall's past legal actions.
Key facts
- Trump cancelled scheduled Kansas and Iowa rallies on Oct. 30, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- He will hold over 20 virtual "telerallies" before the election. (independent.co.uk)
- A Kansas poll showed Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Republican Senator Roger Marshall. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump called a Reuters reporter "disgusting" after being asked about his health. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Trump abandons campaign stop as embattled Republican senator fights for seat”
