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Trump Cancels Kansas, Iowa Rallies, Switches to Tele-Rallies

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Left

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled in-person rallies in Salina, Kansas on Oct. 31 and Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. 1, opting for tele-rallies.
The cancellations come as Trump’s approval declines and voters voice rising cost-of-living worries.
A CNN/SSRS poll shows Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton leading incumbent Senator Roger Marshall 49% to 45% among likely Kansas voters.
Protesters disrupted Trump’s prior Kansas rally, during which he used the antisemitic slur “shylock”.

Center

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled rallies in Salina, Kansas on Oct. 31 and Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. 1, switching to tele-rallies.
The White House said move launches a 72-hour tele-rally sprint to maximize outreach, while RNC Chair Joe Gruters said it will boost voters.
A CNN poll gave Adam Hamilton a four-point lead over Roger Marshall in Kansas.
White House officials said President Trump will hold over 20 tele-rallies before Election Day.

Right

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his in-person rallies in Salina, Kansas on Oct. 31 and Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. 1, opting for tele-rallies instead.
During an exchange, Trump mocked reporter’s appearance, saying “you look like hell,” asserted his health, prompting White House team to celebrate takedown on X.
He announced a tele-rally will replace the Kansas stop.
A White House official said the campaign will hold over 20 tele-rallies before Election Day.

Blindspot

Protesters interrupted Trump’s previous Kansas rally, and during the disruption he used the antisemitic slur “shylock,” a remark that sparked condemnation from civil-rights groups.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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Hamilton leads in poll

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled in-person rallies in Salina, Kansas on Oct. 31 and Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. 1, opting for tele-rallies.
The cancellations come as Trump’s approval declines and voters voice rising cost-of-living worries.
A CNN/SSRS poll shows Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton leading incumbent Senator Roger Marshall 49% to 45% among likely Kansas voters.
Protesters disrupted Trump’s prior Kansas rally, during which he used the antisemitic slur “shylock”.

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