The canceled trips this weekend were planned for Kansas and Iowa, two traditionally Republican states where the Senate race has become unexpectedly close.
Instead, he is holding televised rallies for candidates in 19 states, according to media reports , to "reach more voters in the limited time remaining."
When a Reuters reporter asked 81-year-old Trump if his health had anything to do with the canceled trips, he lit up and retorted, “I’m not going to Kansas because I feel like I don’t need to.” The president also berated the Reuters reporter in a clip that has since gone viral.
You are sick for asking that question.
Trump's popularity has declined in recent months, partly due to the Iran war. Party officials say there is a risk that his presence will become a liability for congressional candidates.
He hasn't improved his support anywhere, a senior Republican tells CNN .
