Recent schedule changes removed physical appearances in Salina, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa, from the president's weekend campaign agenda. In place of those stops, he will join tele-rallies organized by the aligned funding group MAGA across at least 19 states ahead of Election Day. The transition follows a grueling push involving 25 rallies since October 1 aimed at protecting Republican majorities in Congress. Despite the shift to remote calls, he dismissed questions about physical fatigue and remains scheduled to attend an in-person rally in Florida.
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The president plans to rely heavily on remote phone-in events rather than travel to every…: The president plans to rely heavily on remote phone-in events rather than travel to every competitive district.
Campaign stops were reduced partly due to stated confidence in Republican candidates winn…: Campaign stops were reduced partly due to stated confidence in Republican candidates winning their respective midterm races.
In-person campaign travel will still continue in select locations, including a scheduled…: In-person campaign travel will still continue in select locations, including a scheduled rally appearance in Florida.
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 29) cancelled planned weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa, and his allies said he would instead phone in to rallies nationwide after four weeks of travel to boost Republicans' election chances.
Trump told reporters he did not "feel like I have to go to Kansas," a Midwestern state where Senator Roger Marshall, a fellow Republican, is in an unexpectedly competitive race with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. "He is doing very well," Trump said of Marshall. "We are going to have a strong Tuesday night."
Later on Thursday, the Republican National Committee said in a statement that it would also cancel a planned rally in Iowa, home to several competitive congressional races.
The cancelled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.
Since Oct 1, Trump has hosted 25 rallies in 19 states, often speaking for his party in rural areas of Republican-friendly states. Tuesday's midterm elections will determine whether Republicans retain narrow control of the US Senate and House of Representatives.
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