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 details about the decision.

“President Trump will continue connecting directly with Americans nationwide through more than 20 telerallies before Election Day,” the official said in a statement. “These events give him the opportunity to highlight his accomplishments and expand his reach across the country.”

A GOP source also told The Hill the event will instead be held virtually.

“The demand for POTUS [president of the United States] to hold rallies has been huge from our candidates, and we are adjusting to a tele-rally to maximize his reach and communicate with as many voters as........

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