Donald Trump campaigns in Iowa ahead of US midterm elections

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3. During the event, Trump defended his oratorical style, describing his tendency to digress as “genius” and referring to his technique as “the weave.”

Beyond campaign messaging, Trump criticized the NFL's redesigned kickoff rule, calling the sport “boring as hell” and expressing frustration with the current gameplay mechanics. This remark drew comparisons to previous rebukes from NFL coaching staff regarding his understanding of the sport.

Separately, state officials have expressed concerns regarding potential federal intervention in the upcoming elections. The Justice Department has been involved in legal disputes with several states, including California and Washington, over voter registration lists and the status of non-citizen voters. The administration has also announced plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states.