President Donald Trump will proceed with in-person campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas this Sunday, after the Republican National Committee (RNC) initially announced their cancellation in favor of tele-rallies. The change comes amid a hectic campaign schedule as Trump has been actively rallying nationwide to bolster Republican candidates in the critical final days before the November midterm elections. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the rallies were "back on," countering the RNC’s prior statement that the events were scrapped due to Republicans’ supposedly strong positions in those states.

This reversal underscores the evolving dynamics in key Senate races where both Iowa and Kansas have emerged as unexpectedly competitive battlegrounds. Polling data shows Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton leading incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, while Iowa’s Senate contest between GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek remains tight. The decision to hold live rallies reflects the heightened stakes and urgency perceived by the Trump campaign as Democrats appear poised for significant gains in Congress.

Trump’s aggressive campaign blitz includes plans to hit 35 locations, although he has so far managed 25 rallies this month. Despite expressing some fatigue from constant travel, the former president remains determined to energize Republican voters to counteract low approval ratings and economic dissatisfaction. The Iowa and Kansas events are in addition to a slate of tele-rallies targeting 19 states, reflecting a mix of in-person and virtual campaigning to maximize reach ahead of Election Day.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has pulled out of a planned event in St. Cloud, Minnesota aimed at highlighting anti-fraud efforts, citing scheduling changes. Minnesota’s Senate race is also closely contested, with recent polls showing Democrat Peggy Flanagan holding a slim margin over Republican Michele Tafoya. Trump plans to continue his campaign stops with a rally scheduled in Daytona Beach, Florida later this week, maintaining his momentum in these crucial final stages of the midterm election season.