Trump to hold back-to-back rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday

President Donald Trump will hold two in-person rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, according to the Republican National Committee. This decision came less than 24 hours after the RNC announced the cancellation of those same events in favor of tele-rallies.

A source familiar with the scheduling change, who was not authorized to speak on the record, stated that Trump holds back-to-back rallies in the two states. The source noted that the president will also continue holding nearly 20 tele-rallies. The change restores the original plan of in-person appearances with only days left before the November 3 election.

The recent rally circuit has focused on supporting Republican Senate candidates who the president personally selected. In North Carolina, Trump is boosting Michael Whatley, while in South Carolina he is supporting Darline Graham. Both candidates have struggled to generate high excitement among Republican voters in their respective states.

During a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, Trump asked voters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" for the upcoming midterms. He argued that opponents want to undo his administration's tax cuts and border policies. The president emphasized that his presence is vital to protecting these measures despite him not being a candidate for re-election.

Supporters traveled from across the country to attend the final stretch of campaign events. Blake Marnell, a fan from San Diego known for his "Brick Suit," spent October traveling from rally to rally. Marnell, whom Trump calls "Mr. Wall," described the experience as a personal cruise. He noted that the atmosphere at these midterms rallies felt distinct from previous presidential election cycles.

Cindy New of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, attended the Greenville event after voting for Trump three times. New said she had never seen the president live and wanted to catch a final performance. "He can't run again, they say, so I guess I gotta come while he gets close," New said. The Greenville rally featured an Air Force One flyover and a speech that lasted nearly two hours.

In Fort Myers, Florida, Valerie Thivierge closed her Trump-themed store to attend a local rally. Thivierge said she wanted to see the president because his campaign is central to her business. "This is our life. This is what we do all year long and I want to see him," Thivierge said. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the large crowds provide the energy needed for his long speeches.

At a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump told the crowd that their 11 years of political activity were unique. "There's never been anything like it and there probably never will be anything like it again, politically or otherwise," Trump said. He urged the crowd to win on November 3. In Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday night, Trump acknowledged his fatigue after 28 consecutive days of campaigning, stating his voice was operating at 49.2 percent.