Trump cancels his appearances in Kansas and Iowa and plans 19 virtual events before the election

Donald Trump canceled his in-person appearances in Kansas and Iowa, scheduled for this weekend. Instead, with the midterm elections just days away, it was announced that the president will hold 19 virtual events to support Republican candidates across the country.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced the change Thursday, as Republicans face tight races in several key states.

"Voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will be a huge boost in the closing days," RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said in a statement.

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On the reasons for canceling the events, the RNC said "Republicans are in a strong position" in both states. The GOP is defending one Senate seat in Kansas and another in Iowa. Although these are states that voted for President Trump in the 2024 presidential election, polls predict two competitive races.

In turn, the RNC statement specified that Trump will participate virtually and in Republican events in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

In October, Trump stepped up his public appearances to rally the Republican base ahead of the November 3 election. According to The Associated Press, the president headlined 25 events in October alone. In the last week alone, he was in Ohio, Mississippi, Texas, and South Carolina. On Friday, he will visit Daytona Beach, Florida, to campaign for Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody, among other Republican congressional candidates.