Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for ‘tele-rallies’

The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in nearly 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies. The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in at least 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies. 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 cancelled 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.

“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,” Gruters said. The tele-rallies will be broadcast to nearly 20 states, including battlegrounds like Michigan, Alaska, Texas and Iowa, where competitive races are unfolding for the US Senate. The RNC statement added that further events may be announced in the coming days. Trump’s rally on Friday in Daytona Beach, Florida – some 320 kilometres (200 miles) up the coast from his Mar-a-Lago resort – will proceed as planned. Less than five days remain until the midterm elections on November 3, which will decide the