Donald Trump ditches NRA event in latest cancellation

The NRA has canceled a high-profile event in Savannah, Georgia next week, where former President Donald Trump was set to be the keynote speaker, the organization announced Thursday.

The “Defend the 2nd” event, scheduled for October 22, was called off due to a campaign scheduling conflict, according to the NRA. It’s the latest in a series of significant cancellations for the GOP nominee in recent weeks.

In a statement, the organization confirmed the news, but reaffirmed its commitment to Trump’s candidacy, stating, “The NRA is committed to ensuring Donald Trump wins in November and returns to the White House.”

The cancellation comes as Trump maintains a packed schedule, with appearances planned in Pennsylvania and Georgia as part of his push to shore up support in key battleground states​.

This is the latest in a string of canceled appearances by Trump. Earlier this week, a planned interview with NBC News, which was expected to focus on the economy, was also called off. The interview was scheduled for Philadelphia, but the Trump team abruptly canceled it, with talks reportedly ongoing to reschedule.

In addition to the NBC interview, Trump has pulled out of other media appearances, including segments on CNBC’s Squawk Box and CBS News’ 60 Minutes.