Trump announces cancellation of Kansas, Iowa rallies slated for Oct 31, 2026
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced the cancellation of several in-person campaign events in three states, including the planned rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Oct 31, 2026, as the 72-hour sprint before the midterm elections begins. The decision was presented during a campaign briefing.
The president said the Kansas and Iowa stops will be replaced by virtual “tele-rallies” and phone appearances, with more than 20 online events planned across nearly 20 states. Earlier reports noted the Salina, Kansas rally at the regional airport was called off without explanation, and the campaign indicated a shift to virtual formats as part of its midterm push.