Trump Abruptly Cancels Weekend Rallies - Health Concerns or Preparation for War? President Trump canceled his planned weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa — two states with critical Senate races — opting instead for phone rallies just days before the midterms. Trump claimed he didn't "feel like I had to go to Kansas," insisting that Republican Sen. Roger Marshall was "doing it. "The RNC said the goal is to 'maximize opportunities' for the president to talk to voters. Trump held 25 rallies in a month and admitted that the blitz was not "easy", speaking in a hoarse voice. When pressed by a reporter about whether the cancellations were related to his health, Trump snapped: "I feel perfect. you are disgusting Get yourself in shape. you look like hell The cancellations come as the Pentagon finalizes plans for a massive post-mid-term strike on Iran. With high war costs and rising fuel prices turning states deep into the red, does the president stay in Washington to manage an impending military escalation? Trump rallies are his political weapon of choice, and abandoning them in must-win Senate races seems like a desperate move. substack | talk.