Trump Makes Explicit Remarks About Nicki Minaj at Michigan Rally

At a Michigan rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, President Donald Trump made sexually explicit remarks about rapper Nicki Minaj, who had just endorsed him on stage. The event highlighted the tight race ahead of the midterm elections and drew criticism for its tone.

Trump praised Minaj's appearance in crude terms, saying, "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before – Nicki Minaj" Source: theguardian. The BBC reported Trump also said, "She never looked more beautiful" and hoped she was not "insulted" Source: bbc. Al Jazeera characterized the remarks as "sexually explicit" Source: aljazeera.

The Endorsement

Minaj, who has called herself Trump's "number one fan," told the crowd, "We love Trump" and promised to support him "forever" Source: Euronews. She said Trump has "changed the energy of the country" and "given us a future to look forward to" Source: bbc. Her appearance marks a political shift, as she had previously criticized Trump's immigration policies in 2020 Source: Euronews.

The Political Context

The rally in Port Huron came with just over a week until the November midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress Source: bbc. The Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is "neck and neck" Source: theguardian. Trump also attacked El-Sayed's Muslim faith, alleging he would "invite jihadists" into America—claims El-Sayed has called Islamophobic Source: bbc.

• Trump's remarks about Minaj followed similar comments about the rear end of Republican Senator Jon Husted, which Trump defended as "in fun" Source: theguardian.
• Minaj joked about becoming the administration's press secretary, according to a video shared by the White House communications director Source: Euronews.