Trump jokes about firing Rubio at Kansas rally ahead of Tuesday midterms

Trump joked at a Salina, Kansas rally Sunday night (Nov 1) about firing Secretary of State Marco Rubio for being 'too popular,' saying 'If he gets any more popular, I got to say you're fired.' The president endorsed Republican Senator Roger Marshall ahead of Tuesday's midterm election, attacking Democratic challengers Adam Hamilton (Senate) and Cindy Holscher (Governor) as having 'F ratings' from the NRA and warning 'they want to take your guns away.'

Hamilton countered that he won't play partisan politics, criticizing Marshall's votes supporting the Iran war operation that he says raises fuel and fertilizer costs for Kansas farmers. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority with 35 seats up Tuesday—22 Republican-held, 13 Democratic-held.

For Nigerians watching US politics: Tuesday's results could shift Senate control, influencing foreign policy, trade, and immigration legislation that indirectly affects Nigeria-US relations. No immediate action required, but outcomes may shape future visa policies or security cooperation.

Will a Republican-held Senate maintain current engagement with Africa, or could Democratic gains shift priorities toward different foreign policy approaches?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/02/trump-jokes-about-firing-marco-rubio-at-us-midterm-rally/