Trump to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa despite earlier cancelation

As early voting surges across the United States, President Donald Trump is adjusting his weekend plans to campaign in two states with crucial Senate races, highlighting his party's efforts to encourage voter turnout before Election Day. The Republican leader will now hold two consecutive rallies in Iowa and Kansas, according to an individual with knowledge of his itinerary who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of his schedule.

Both events were initially canceled. This decision comes amid a nationwide surge in early voting, with nearly 10 million more Americans having cast ballots five days prior to Election Day compared to the same period in 2022, as per an Associated Press analysis of voting statistics. The surge has been particularly significant in states with competitive Senate races, such as Iowa and Kansas, where early voting has increased by around 30%.

Both Democrats and Republicans are counting on this rise in early voting to bolster their support as they vie for control of Congress in an election dominated by affordability concerns and the president's declining popularity.