Trump Cancels In-Person Midterm Election Rallies
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, The New York Times, Al Jazeera English, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Jerusalem Post, The Hill and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, President Trump will phone into nearly 20 tele-rallies in the final days of the midterm campaign instead of travelling to Kansas and Iowa. Bloomberg Politics reported that the Republican National Committee announced on Thursday evening that a large number of tele-rallies would be held. The New York Times and The Jerusalem Post said the canceled in-person events were in Salina, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa, over the weekend. The Hill reported that a White House official confirmed the Kansas event had been canceled without giving further details. Al Jazeera English reported broadcasts in at least 20 states. CBS News said the rallies were canceled in favour of virtual events days before the midterm elections.
Key points
- The Sydney Morning Herald reported Trump will phone into nearly 20 tele-rallies instead of travelling to Kansas and Iowa.
- Bloomberg Politics reported the Republican National Committee announced a large number of tele-rallies on Thursday evening.
- The Jerusalem Post reported the canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.
- The Hill reported a White House official confirmed the Kansas in-person event had been canceled on Thursday.
- CBS News reported Trump canceled Kansas and Iowa rallies in favour of virtual events.
What we know
- Trump canceled in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa for the closing days of the midterm campaign, according to multiple outlets.
- The Republican National Committee announced tele-rallies, according to Bloomberg Politics.
- A White House official confirmed the Kansas event was canceled, according to The Hill.
What we don't know
- The sources do not say how many tele-rallies will take place or in which states, beyond the figures reported.
What happens next
- The Sydney Morning Herald and Bloomberg Politics report that tele-rallies will be held in the final days of the campaign.
Sources differ: The Sydney Morning Herald says nearly 20 tele-rallies, while Al Jazeera English says broadcasts in at least 20 states.
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Trump Cancels In-Person Midterm Election Rallies. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, President Trump will phone into nearly 20 tele-rallies in the final days of the midterm campaign instead of travelling to Kansas and Iowa. Bloomberg Politics reported that the Republican National Committee announced on Thursday evening that a large number of tele-rallies would be held. The New York Times and The Jerusalem Post said the canceled in-person events were in Salina, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa, over the weekend. The Hill reported that a White House official confirmed the Kansas event had been canceled without giving further details. Al Jazeera English reported broadcasts in at least 20 states. CBS News said the rallies were canceled in favour of virtual events days before the midterm elections. Covered by 7 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Trump Cancels In-Person Midterm Election Rallies. The New York Times: Trump Cancels Rallies in Kansas and Iowa This Weekend. Al Jazeera English: US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies. The Sydney Morning Herald: Trump cancels final midterm rallies then fat shames reporter who asked why. The Jerusalem Post: Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events. The Hill: Trump cancels Kansas midterm rally. CBS News: Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Here's why..
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Trump Cancels In-Person Midterm Election Rallies President Donald Trump canceled appearances in Kansas and Iowa for the closing days of the midterm election season, and will instead hold “a large number of tele-rallies,” the Republican National Committee announced on Thursday evening. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg) 4 h ago · Tier 1
- The New York Times United States Trump Cancels Rallies in Kansas and Iowa This Weekend President Trump has been holding hours-long rallies for G.O.P. candidates nearly every day for weeks. 14 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend. 9 h ago · Tier 2
- The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Trump cancels final midterm rallies then fat shames reporter who asked why The president will phone into nearly 20 “tele-rallies” in the final days of the campaign instead of travelling to Kansas and Iowa, saying he no longer needs to. 12 h ago · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday. 14 h ago · Tier 3
- The Hill United States Trump cancels Kansas midterm rally President Trump will no longer travel to Kansas over the weekend to rally voters as the state’s competitive Senate race enters its final stretch ahead of the midterm election. A White House official confirmed to The Hill on Thursday that the in-person event had been canceled, without providing more 21 h ago · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Here's why. President Trump will no longer campaign in person for Republican candidates in Kansas and Iowa on the last weekend before the midterm elections. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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