Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, switches to phone rallies

President Trump canceled in-person rallies planned for Saturday in Kansas and Sunday in Iowa. The Republican National Committee announced a "72-hour sprint" of telephone rallies for nearly 20 states, with more possibly to come. His in-person rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday is still planned. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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Why it matters

Voters in Kansas and Iowa will not see the president in person this weekend; the RNC says phone rallies will reach voters in nearly 20 states instead. The change comes in the last days before Tuesday's midterm elections.

What to watch

Trump's in-person rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, is planned for Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

How each side sees it

The RNC saysRNC Chairman Joe Gruters said the phone rallies are more efficient and reach more voters, and that "voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day."

President Trump saysAsked whether health was the reason, he said, "I feel perfect," and "I don't feel I have to go to Kansas."

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