Trump scraps final planned midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa, shifts to virtual events

US President Donald Trump is cancelling two of his last planned in-person rallies ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, according to a statement from the Republican National Committee. The events in Kansas and Iowa will not go ahead as scheduled, and the campaign says they will be replaced by a series of virtual "telerallies" in multiple states. Trump's final scheduled rally is now set for Florida on Friday.

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The party said the decision was made despite what it described as strong Republican positions in Kansas and Iowa. The statement did not give a detailed reason for the change, but the move comes after Trump was asked whether he was tired of travelling. He rejected that suggestion and responded angrily to the reporter, saying: "You're sick to ask that question.

You are sick." He added: "I feel perfect. You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape, you look like hell." Republicans are trying to keep control of Congress in the midterms, making Trump's campaign schedule a central part of the party's closing push.

He has urged supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" in an effort to boost turnout, despite his poor approval ratings. The shift away from two physical rallies suggests the campaign is adjusting its final stretch while still trying to keep Trump visible in key states. Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule through October, despite being the oldest elected president in US history.

That pace has been part of a broader effort to energise Republican voters before the election. The use of virtual rallies also reflects how campaigns can try to extend a candidate's reach without the demands of repeated travel, especially in the final days before voting. The development matters because control of Congress is at stake, and Trump remains the dominant figure in the Republican campaign.

His appearances are being used not only to support individual candidates but also to frame the midterms as a referendum on his leadership. The decision to cancel two rallies may therefore be read as both a logistical adjustment and a sign of how tightly the party is managing its closing message. What remains unclear is whether the change was driven mainly by scheduling, strategy, or concerns about travel demands.

The campaign has not said how many virtual events are planned or which states will be included. Attention will now turn to Trump's Florida rally on Friday and whether the party's final push can translate his campaign activity into turnout on election day.

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