Trump cancels weekend in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa, will hold tele-rallies instead

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US President Donald Trump cancelled in-person campaign rallies scheduled for Kansas on Saturday and Iowa on Sunday, opting instead for tele-rallies ahead of the midterm elections on Tuesday. The decision was confirmed by the Republican National Committee and allied groups. When asked by a reporter whether the cancellation was due to health or travel fatigue, Trump denied it, stating he 'feels perfect' and that he did not 'feel like he has to go to Kansas.' He also insulted the reporter's appearance, calling him 'disgusting' and 'out of shape.' Trump has held 25 rallies in 19 states since October 1. The cancelled events were part of efforts to support Republican candidates, including Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, who faces a competitive race.

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The Mirror centre-left

Angle Frames the story around Trump's angry reaction and insults toward a reporter, suggesting the cancellation may be linked to health concerns.

Bias Emphasises Trump's personal attacks and the reporter's health question, while downplaying the strategic rationale for tele-rallies. Omits context about the number of rallies held and the competitive race in Kansas, instead highlighting polls showing the Republican trailing and implying health issues without evidence.

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City AM centre-right

Angle Focuses on campaign donations from a Manchester United director to Republicans, tangential to the rally cancellations.

Bias Completely omits the rally cancellations and Trump's exchange with the reporter, instead covering a different story about political donations. This deviation is extreme as it ignores the central event, providing no coverage of the actual rally news and focusing on financial contributions instead.

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GB News right

Angle Presents the cancellation as a routine strategic shift, downplaying any controversy and focusing on Trump's denial of health issues.

Bias Emphasises Trump's claim of feeling 'perfect' and the large number of rallies held, while omitting the insulting exchange with the reporter entirely. Frames the tele-rallies as a normal campaign tactic and avoids any suggestion of vulnerability, straying from neutral by omitting the confrontational aspect.

Donald Trump cancels weekend rallies ahead of next week's midterms - 'I feel perfect!'