Trump fumed at coverage of rally cancellations before ordering the events back on

President Donald Trump reversed himself within roughly a day over his final weekend of campaigning before Tuesday's midterm elections. After his team scrapped in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa in favor of phone-based events, Trump ordered both put back on, now set for Sunday. The swings matter because Republican fortunes this cycle have leaned heavily on the president's personal judgment and appearances, according to CNN.

Officials said the schedule was simply reshuffled to free up time for virtual appearances, and MAGA Inc., his super PAC, announced he would headline such events in 19 states. People familiar with the matter told CNN, however, that Trump was annoyed by coverage of the cancellations and insisted on restoring the rallies. He had snapped at a reporter who asked whether he was tired of campaigning, saying he felt perfect. Trump had said Kansas needed no visit because Senator Roger Marshall was doing well; Marshall made a similar remark about his polling.

Some Republican operatives welcomed the cancellations, one saying Trump had not shifted the race, and noting that his rallies often wander off message and pull activists away from door-knocking. Trump has alternately pushed for more travel and complained about the pace.

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