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Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms

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Price, M. L. (2026, October 30). Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-will-rally-in-kansas-and-iowa-after-initially-canceling-weekend-trips-before-midterms/article_9d1fd1e8-78a5-52f6-b334-fbd1a565d4f8.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-30 · by Michelle L. Price

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President Donald Trump is set to hold campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling his visits there before midterm elections. This move comes as part of his efforts to support Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming vote. According to an AP source, these rescheduled events aim to rally conservative voters in key battleground states.
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President Donald Trump reversed his decision to hold telerallies and will now conduct in-person campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday, two days before the midterm elections. Initially canceling these events due to concerns about crowd sizes, Trump changed course after being questioned by reporters. The rallies are aimed at supporting Republican candidates in competitive Senate races; polls suggest strong Democratic challenges against Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa). Early voting has seen a significant increase, with over 52 million Americans already casting their ballots as of November 1, 2026.

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Michelle L. Price
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled, according to a person familiar with the plans. uncertain
he → reschedule → plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled, according to a person familiar with the plans. uncertain
he → reschedule → plans
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