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Trump ordered rallies restored after chafing at media coverage of cancellations
Former US President Donald Trump reversed course on cancelled campaign events after becoming frustrated with media reporting on the postponements, according to CNN.
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Donald Trump directed his team to reinstate a series of campaign rallies that had been cancelled, reversing an earlier decision after expressing frustration over how the media portrayed the postponements, according to reporting by CNN.
The former president had initially approved the cancellation of the events but grew irritated with the negative coverage surrounding the decision, prompting him to order the rallies be put back on the schedule, the outlet reported.
The episode illustrates Trump's sensitivity to press narratives surrounding his campaign activities as he prepares for potential political ventures. His willingness to reverse operational decisions based on media reaction underscores the ongoing tension between his political operation and news coverage of his activities.
The specific dates, locations, and scope of the reinstated rallies were not immediately detailed in available reporting of the reversal.