Nikki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally

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  • Nicki Minaj
  • Donald Trump
  • Michigan
  • Republican Party (United States)
  • Port Huron, Michigan
  • United States
  • Mike Rogers (Michigan politician)
  • Democratic Party (United States)
An empty lectern on an outdoor rally stage at dusk, lit by spotlights and draped in patriotic bunting, with a distant silhouetted crowd.

What happened

On Sunday, Oct. 25, rapper Nicki Minaj flew with President Donald Trump on Air Force One to a Republican rally in Port Huron, Michigan, for Senate candidate Mike Rogers and governor candidate John James. Trump praised her backside from the lectern, Minaj pledged to support him "forever and ever" and a top White House aide floated her as the next press secretary.

Summary

Nicki Minaj, who has called herself Trump's "No. 1 fan" in the past, took the stage at a Port Huron rally Trump held for Senate hopeful Mike Rogers and governor candidate John James about a week before the midterms. In a short speech, she led a "We love Trump" chant, urged people to elect Republicans and called the vote "a major turning point for our country". She also spoke against gender-related medical care for transgender children. Then she turned to Trump and said she would back him again if he ran again. Fox News and HuffPost note that the Constitution bars Trump from winning a third term. [2] [4] [6] [9] [10] [12]

Earlier, while saying his recent comments about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted's build were made "in fun", Trump turned to Minaj in the crowd and remarked on her "beautiful" backside. He asked her to stand as the audience cheered, then said he hoped she wasn't insulted and that "we love Nicki". After her speech, he said she "never looked more beautiful" and called her smart. Most outlets put the rally on Sunday, Oct. 25. Aol, which republished an Entertainment Weekly story, and Us Weekly said Saturday. Breitbart placed it in Detroit, not Port Huron. [1] [4] [6] [8] [10] [11] [12]

Before the rally, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted a video of Minaj praising Trump aboard Air Force One. He captioned it: "Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!" In the clip, Minaj said Trump had won "three elections", a claim The Hill and HuffPost call false. The job is open after Katie Zacharia's five-day tenure. TMZ says she was fired, while HuffPost says she resigned. Minaj replied with emojis. Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, which has clashed with her before, posted "We can only pray". It's unclear how serious the idea is. [3] [5] [6] [7] [9] [12]

Summary written by Vox Populi News from the 12 sources below. See all sources

Key questions

Is Nicki Minaj going to be White House press secretary?

It's unclear. Communications Director Steven Cheung and adviser Alex Bruesewitz floated the idea on X, but outlets say it isn't known how serious they are, and a White House spokesperson only pointed back to Cheung's post. [3] [7] [9]

What did Trump say about Nicki Minaj at the Michigan rally?

Trump said he had "looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before" and named Minaj, adding "That's hard to miss." He then said he hoped she wasn't insulted. [1] [4] [6] [11] [12]

Who was Trump campaigning for in Port Huron?

He was backing former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for U.S. Senate against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. He also backed Rep. John James, who is running for governor against Democrat Jocelyn Benson. [2] [4]

Sources 12

  1. 1Aol

    Donald Trump praises Nicki Minaj's 'beautiful ass' during rally speech: 'It's hard to miss'

    Minaj has publicly supported Trump since 2025, but spoke positively about the businessman turned reality star turned politician as far back as 2010.

    Ryan Coleman

    Read on Aol (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2Fox News

    Nicki Minaj pledges to support Donald Trump again during Michigan Republican campaign rally

    The rapper joined the president onstage in Port Huron as he campaigned for Senate candidate Mike Rogers and John James Rapper Nicki Minaj doubled down on her support for President Donald Trump during…

    Michael Sinkewicz

    Read on Fox News (opens in a new tab)
  3. 3New York Post

    Gavin Newsom's blunt four-word response to rumors Nicki Minaj will be White House press secretary

    Gov. Gavin Newsom's office weighed in on rumors that rapper Nicki Minaj could join the White House as press secretary -- reviving a months-old beef with the MAGA-friendly 'Beez in the Trap'…

    Annie Gaus

    Read on New York Post (opens in a new tab)
  4. 4USA Today

    Trump compliments Nicki Minaj's 'beautiful' butt in rally speech

    President Donald Trump returned the favor for his self-professed "No. 1" fan, Nicki Minaj, by calling out her "hard to miss" backside while stumping for Republican candidates in Michigan.

    Read on USA Today (opens in a new tab)
  5. 5Newsweek

    Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj's relationship in photos

    Rapper Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump aboard Air Force One and appeared alongside him at a Michigan Rally on Sunday October 25, marking her latest public show of support for the president as…

    Taryn Pedler

    Read on Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
  6. 6HuffPost

    White House Official Floats Naming Nicki Minaj As The Next WHAT Now?!?

    The rapper appeared in a strange video with White House Communications Director Steven Cheung just ahead of her appearance with Trump at a Michigan campaign rally.

    Ben Blanchet, Li Zhou

    Read on HuffPost (opens in a new tab)
  7. 7TMZ

    Nicki Minaj Floated As Press Secretary Replacement By White House Staffers

    Nicki Minaj has received some informal nominations to be the next White House Press Secretary ... with 2 staffers glowingly floating her name as a replacement after Katie Zacharia was fired.

    Read on TMZ (opens in a new tab)
  8. 8Breitbart

    Watch: Nicki Minaj Helps Trump Stump for Mike Rogers in Packed Detroit Rally

    Rap star Nicki Minaj joined President Donald Trump at a rally in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday as the president makes his last-minute appeal to voters in Michigan to vote for GOP Senate candidate Mike…

    Warner Todd Huston

    Read on Breitbart (opens in a new tab)
  9. 9The Hill

    Nicki Minaj tells Trump she'll support him if he runs again

    Nicki Minaj joined President Trump at a campaign rally Sunday and said that she would support him if he chose to run again.

    Mira Bhakta

    Read on The Hill (opens in a new tab)
  10. 10Rolling Stone

    Trump Delivers Surefire Closing Message for Midterms: Check Out Nicki Minaj's 'Beautiful Ass'

    The president of the United States' posterior fixation continues with the election just over a week away With the midterm elections just over a week away, and with polls indicating the increasing…

    Jon Blistein

    Read on Rolling Stone (opens in a new tab)
  11. 11Raw Story

    Trump ogles at celebrity's 'beautiful' rear end during Michigan rally: 'Hard to miss!'

    President Donald Trump made crude remarks about a celebrity who attended his Michigan rally on Sunday and is reportedly being considered for the administration's open press secretary role.

    Robert Davis

    Read on Raw Story (opens in a new tab)
  12. 12Us Weekly

    Donald Trump Commends Nicki Minaj's 'Hell of a Beautiful Ass' During Michigan Rally Speech

    President Donald Trump commended Nicki Minaj's physical appearance during a Michigan rally speech. "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before.

    Kristie Lau-Adams

    Read on Us Weekly (opens in a new tab)