Trump unleashes vicious tirade at ‘dope’ and ‘out of shape’ reporter who asked if he was ‘sick’ of travel: ‘You look like hell!’
Donald Trump criticised a Reuters reporter’s appearance after being asked whether he had cancelled a Kansas rally because he was tired or unwell. Trump said he felt “perfect” and explained that he did not feel he needed to travel to Kansas, opting to hold a tele-rally instead.
The planned event was meant to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing Democrat Adam Hamilton in a close race. A CNN/SSRS poll put Marshall four points behind, at 45 per cent to Hamilton’s 49 per cent. Trump also cancelled a planned rally in Iowa and was continuing a heavy campaign schedule ahead of the midterm elections.
In short
- Trump insulted a reporter who questioned his cancelled Kansas trip.
- He said he felt well and would campaign remotely.
- A poll showed Roger Marshall trailing by four points.
Explained simply
Donald Trump is a Republican politician who was president of the United States and is campaigning for his party ahead of the midterm elections. These elections decide which party controls Congress, the part of government that makes federal laws and scrutinises the president.
Roger Marshall is a Republican senator from Kansas seeking re-election, and Adam Hamilton is his Democratic challenger. Trump had planned to appear in Kansas to support Marshall, but the event was changed to a remote rally; he also cancelled a planned appearance in Iowa.
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