WASHINGTON — President Trump will campaign in Kansas and Iowa this weekend after all, scheduling two rallies ahead of the midterm elections as Republicans work to retain control of Congress.
“Rallies are BACK ON! President Trump loves his supporters, and in addition to nearly 20 tele-rallies, he will hold back-to-back rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday,” a source familiar with the planning told The Post on Friday.
The source said the events were rescheduled to make room for dozens of additional tele-rallies recently added to Trump’s calendar.
The initial cancellation sparked intense speculation about the prospects of Republican candidates in both Midwestern states. Polling has shown Democrats mounting competitive challenges against Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas and Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa.
Trump is also expected to conduct 19 tele-rallies on Saturday, when he is scheduled to remain at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
According to data from The Associated Press, the president has maintained an aggressive campaign schedule, appearing at 25 rallies so far this month ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Democrats have responded with a high-profile lineup of surrogates, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Under Trump’s original schedule, he was set to appear in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday before launching a 72-hour run of tele-rallies.
Campaign schedules frequently shift during the final stretch of an election as new polling emerges and the political landscape changes.
Republican strategists are expected to direct Trump to states where his presence could have the greatest impact, particularly in mobilizing his MAGA supporters and driving turnout on Election Day.
The RealClearPolitics polling average shows the Iowa Senate race between Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek essentially tied. In Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton holds a narrow advantage over Marshall.
Both races are central to the GOP’s effort to preserve its Senate majority, and Trump has visited each state in recent weeks.
The administration has highlighted its economic record, including job growth and gross domestic product figures. Democrats, meanwhile, have focused their attacks on the rising cost of living and elevated gasoline prices.
Trump voted early in Florida last weekend, casting his ballot alongside first lady Melania Trump.
