Donald Trump Changes Midterm Rally Plans as Republicans Fight for Congress

United States President Donald Trump canceled and then rescheduled weekend campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa as the Republican Party fights to maintain control of Congress ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

The Republican National Committee announced that the president would replace planned in-person appearances with a slate of virtual tele-rallies reaching nearly 20 states.

White House sources later stated that the president would still hold back-to-back rallies in Salina, Kansas, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sunday alongside the broadcast events.

Control of Congress is at stake in the midterms, determining which party holds power during the final two years of the presidential term.

Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, facing competitive races in several states.

Political analysts have predicted potential Democratic gains due to slumping poll numbers and voter concerns over living costs and foreign policy.

Following initial cancellation announcements on Thursday, the president dismissed questions regarding whether travel fatigue or health concerns prompted schedule changes.

“I feel perfect,” said Donald Trump, the United States president, while responding to a reporter.

The president lashed out at the journalist during the exchange on a tarmac after returning from a campaign trip to South Carolina.

“You’re sick to ask that question. You are sick,” said Trump.

At 80 years old, the president is the oldest in United States history and has maintained a schedule of near-daily campaign events.

The Republican National Committee defended the scheduling adjustments as an efficient strategy to reach voters across multiple battleground states.

“Voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will be a huge boost in the closing days,” said Joe Gruters, the Republican National Committee chairman.

The president is still scheduled to hold an in-person campaign event in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday.

It remains unresolved whether additional in-person campaign stops will be added to the schedule before the election next week.