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Trump Restores Kansas, Iowa Rallies After RNC Cancellation

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump revived Kansas and Iowa campaign rallies on Sunday after the Republican National Committee canceled them.
The campaign said the rallies were reinstated to accommodate dozens of additional tele-rallies added to Trump's schedule.
Public polls showed the revived visits did not improve Republican performance, with Democrats unexpectedly competitive in Iowa and Kansas.
Some top Republican operatives in Kansas and Iowa quietly expressed relief at the rally cancellations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump revived Kansas and Iowa campaign rallies on Sunday after the Republican National Committee canceled them.
The campaign said the rallies were reinstated to accommodate dozens of additional tele-rallies added to Trump's schedule.
Public polls showed the revived visits did not improve Republican performance, with Democrats unexpectedly competitive in Iowa and Kansas.
Some top Republican operatives in Kansas and Iowa quietly expressed relief at the rally cancellations.