The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that President Trump will take part in tele-rallies spanning 19 states before Election Day, after his in-person gatherings in Iowa and Kansas were called off.
RNC Chair Joe Gruters said in a press release, "Voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will be a huge boost in the closing days."
The virtual appearances are scheduled for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, with the possibility of additional events.
The committee explained the Iowa and Kansas cancellations by noting that "Republicans in a strong position" in both states.
A Republican strategist told The Hill that the October online blitz is "about ensuring every MAGA vote possible comes out" despite a dip in GOP support, even in traditionally red states.
Republicans are contending with a challenging midterm environment amid rising living-cost concerns under the Trump administration.
Previously, Trump had campaigned in Kansas and Iowa to back Republican Senate hopefuls facing tighter Democratic races.
A CNN/SSRS poll released Thursday showed Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton ahead of incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) by four points, though within the margin of error.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek is narrowing the gap with Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has repeatedly distanced herself from the administration over tariffs and the Iran war.
Emerson College/Nexstar polling placed Hinson two points ahead of Turek, also within the margin of error, and noted a three-point drop in Hinson's support since September while her challenger's numbers remained steady.
