--- title: "\"You look terrible\": Trump cancels Kansas rally and lashes out at reporter asking about his health" description: "US President Trump cancelled a rally in Kansas ahead of the midterms and called a reporter \"disgusting\" when asked about his health." date: 2026-10-30T00:57:30.270Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-cancels-kansas-rally-reporter-health tags: [trump, kansas-rally, midterms-2026, us-politics, media, ronald-marshall] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "You look terrible": Trump cancels Kansas rally and lashes out at reporter asking about his health ## Key Points - Trump cancelled a rally in Salina, Kansas with Senator Roger Marshall, explaining that Marshall is "doing very well" according to polls - A reporter who asked about the president's health was called "disgusting" and told to "get yourself in shape" - Instead of the rally, Trump will hold a telephone conference call with Kansas voters - The campaign leading up to the November 3 elections is marked by the cancellation of OSCE observers and funding for Republicans by Elon Musk (~$366 million) US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned weekend campaign rally in Salina, Kansas, where he was scheduled to appear alongside Republican Senator Roger Marshall. According to polls, Marshall has unexpectedly found himself locked in a tight re-election race, but according to Trump himself, this was the exact reason for the cancellation: "I'm not going to Kansas because he is doing very well." Instead of an in-person appearance, the president will hold a telephone conference call with voters in the state. ### Question about health sparks conflict During a briefing at Andrews Air Force Base upon returning from South Carolina, a reporter asked whether the cancellation was related to the president's health or fatigue from his heavy schedule. The question triggered a sharp reaction: Trump stated that the reporter had been "following him for two weeks" and therefore "must see that the president feels perfect." According to him, the only reason for the cancellation was his personal decision not to travel to Kansas since he is flying to Florida the following day. ### "Get yourself in shape" The exchange turned personal when Trump called the reporter "disgusting" and advised him to "get yourself in shape," noting that he "looks terrible." The incident occurred against the backdrop of the president holding campaign events almost daily this month to support Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. At several recent events, he himself admitted that his voice had grown hoarse due to constant travel. ### Campaign context: November 3 elections The campaign leading up to the midterms has been accompanied by a series of high-profile White House decisions. Notably, for the first time in over 20 years, Trump did not invite OSCE observers to monitor the voting process, drawing sharp criticism from several nations. Financial support for Republicans is being provided by billionaire Elon Musk, who has already directed about $366 million to the 2026 campaign. On the foreign policy front, Trump has characterized negotiations with Iran as "productive" and promised not to launch strikes against the country before election day. ### Significance of the cancellation for the campaign The cancellation of the rally in Kansas has become a notable episode ahead of November 3, when Republicans must retain control of Congress. The state of Kansas is traditionally considered a swing state, and the president's presence at a rally with Marshall could have influenced the race. Replacing the in-person speech with a conference call reduces the media impact but allows him to maintain formal support for the senator without the head of state's personal presence. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Вы ужасно выглядите": Трамп набросился на журналиста из-за вопроса о здоровье](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/vi-zhahlivo-viglyadaete-tramp-nakinuvsya-1793321634.html) - The primary source contains all key facts: cancellation of the Salina rally, Trump's words about Marshall, conflict with the reporter, the context of the 2026 campaign, Musk's funding, the OSCE issue, and Iran. ## FAQ ### Why did Trump cancel the rally in Kansas? Trump stated he is not going to Kansas because Senator Roger Marshall is "doing very well" in the polls. Instead of an in-person rally, he will hold a telephone conference call with voters. ### What did Trump tell the reporter who asked about his health? Trump called the reporter "disgusting," advised him to "get yourself in shape," and stated that he "looks terrible." At the same time, the president emphasized that the reporter had been following him for two weeks and should see that he "feels perfect." ### When are the US midterm elections taking place? The US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.