President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned campaign rally in Kansas just days before the midterm elections, raising fresh questions about Republicans' prospects of maintaining their grip on the Senate.
President Donald Trump greets Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., during a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena on Monday in Park City, Kan. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Trump was scheduled to appear on Saturday at the Salina Regional Airport to boost Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), who is now facing a surprisingly tough reelection fight against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
However, the Kansas Republican Party confirmed Thursday that the rally was off, with the White House announcing that Trump would instead hold virtual campaign events, The Hill reports.
"President Trump will continue connecting directly with Americans nationwide through more than 20 telerallies before Election Day," a White House official told the news outlet. "These events give him the opportunity to highlight his accomplishments and expand his reach across the country."
The cancellation coincided with worrying new polling for Marsha
