**Trump's Cancellation of NRA Event Adds to Growing List of Scrapped Appearances**

Former President Donald Trump will no longer be attending the National Rifle Association's "Defend the 2nd" event in Savannah, Georgia next week. This cancellation was announced by the NRA on Thursday, part of a series of public appearances Trump has recently backed out of. With just 17 days remaining until Election Day, the mounting cancellations limit opportunities for voters to hear directly from Trump in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive race.

The NRA attributed the cancellation to "campaign scheduling changes," adding another layer of intrigue to Trump’s evolving campaign strategy. The former president’s decision to pull out of the event comes amid a wave of scrutiny following several eyebrow-raising appearances and interviews he has attended in recent weeks.

This isn't an isolated incident in Trump's 2024 campaign; his decision to withdraw from such events marks a notable shift when compared to his more frequent rallying activities during the 2016 election cycle. The reduction in public engagements raises questions about the former president’s approach as Election Day draws near.

Further complicating Trump's campaign is his unfulfilled promise from August to release his medical records. With less than three weeks to go, his campaign has yet to provide any health data, stirring concerns given his age – at 78, he would be the oldest president ever inaugurated if he wins.

In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has already disclosed detailed health records and urged Trump to do the same. She took a bold step this past Wednesday by distancing herself from the aging president in an interview on Fox News, framing herself as part of a "new generation of leadership."

Meanwhile, Senator JD Vance of Ohio has shown allegiance to Trump by casting doubt on the 2020 election results during a recent campaign rally in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Despite Vance’s evasiveness in explicitly stating Trump lost the election, his position aligns closely with Trump's false claims about the election outcome.

This flurry of activity and the range of reactions it has elicited underscore the high stakes and intense scrutiny surrounding the upcoming election.