Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for ‘tele-rallies’
President Donald Trump has canceled several in-person midterm campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead for a series of virtual 'tele-rallies' across 20 states. The RNC claims this strategy is more efficient for reaching voters in the final days before the November 3 election.
Why it matters
The shift in campaign strategy comes at a critical time for the 2026 midterms, which will determine the legislative power balance for the remainder of Trump's second term.
The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in at least 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a midterm election campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on October 29, 2026 [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 30 Oct 2026 30 Oct 2026 With only days left until the 2026 midterm elections , United States President Donald Trump has announced he will scale back his packed rally schedule, cancelling scheduled appearances in Iowa and Kansas.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed the cancellations in a statement on Thursday, unveiling a slate of “tele-rallies” to replace the nixed events.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters argued that the virtual appearances will be more efficient, reaching more voters than Trump otherwise could with on-the-ground stops.
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