Thu Sep 19 17:27:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s Rally with Polish President Duda Cancelled in Pennsylvania

**WASHINGTON** – Donald Trump’s planned joint appearance with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Pennsylvania has been abruptly cancelled, according to a source familiar with the Republican presidential candidate’s plans. The event, scheduled for Sunday, was to feature the unveiling of a monument at a Polish-American Catholic shrine north of Philadelphia.

The cancellation marks a rare instance of a foreign leader withdrawing from a campaign event with a U.S. presidential candidate. The reasons for the cancellation remain unclear, and it is unknown if Trump and Duda will reschedule their meeting.

The event’s cancellation comes as both Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris target voters of Eastern European descent in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. The state boasts a sizable Ukrainian-American and Polish-American population, making them a crucial demographic in determining the election’s outcome.

Harris has criticized Trump’s stance towards Russia, alleging that he would fail to counter Russian aggression if re-elected. The Trump campaign vehemently denies this claim.

The cancellation also coincides with the arrival of foreign leaders in the United States for the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.

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