Donald Trump pushed back forcefully on questions regarding his well-being after dropping weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa. Rather than holding in-person events in Salina and Dubuque, his funding group MAGA Inc. will conduct phone rallies to assist down-ballot candidates. Trump previously noted in Mississippi that his extensive travel schedule had taken a physical toll on his vocal cords. He is still slated to appear at an upcoming campaign gathering in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Campaign organization MAGA Inc. shifted strategies from physical appearances to phone ral…: Campaign organization MAGA Inc. shifted strategies from physical appearances to phone rallies across nearly twenty states.
Donald Trump insisted his health was fine and noted he did not need to visit Kansas due t…: Donald Trump insisted his health was fine and noted he did not need to visit Kansas due to confidence in Senator Roger Marshall.
Despite canceling multiple Midwestern appearances, Trump kept a planned Friday campaign c…: Despite canceling multiple Midwestern appearances, Trump kept a planned Friday campaign commitment in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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US President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a journalist who questioned him about his health and the cancellation of planned campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa, telling the reporter to “put yourself in shape” and that he looked “like hell”.
The exchange took place on Thursday when a reporter asked whether Trump’s decision not to travel to Kansas was linked to him feeling unwell after weeks of campaigning.
Trump reacted angrily, telling the journalist, “Oh, you’re sick to ask that question. You are sick.”
When the reporter clarified that he was asking about the President’s well-being, Trump turned to the journalist’s appearance. “Look at this guy. He’s way out of shape,” Trump said.
Asked again about his health, Trump insisted he was fine. “I’ve been following me for two weeks. I feel perfect,” he said, before adding, “You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape. You look like hell.”
The confrontation came as Trump cancelled planned weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting instead to address voters through phone rallies ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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