Donald Trump Appears with Nicki Minaj in Port Huron
Rapper Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25, where the former president diverted from his midterm message to praise her appearance and invite her to the stage.
Minaj, who traveled with Trump aboard Air Force One, took the microphone to endorse the president and praise his resilience, according to reporting from leparisien.fr.
Physical Compliments on the Michigan Campaign Trail
During the rally at Port Huron’s McMorran Place Arena, Trump interrupted his remarks to address the Grammy-nominated artist directly. By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before — Nicki Minaj,
Trump told the crowd, asking her to stand up, as reported by yahoo.com. He added, That’s hard to miss.
Press Secretary @NICKIMINAJ has a nice ring to it! pic.twitter.com/t9qysFjuDM
The comment followed a series of similar remarks Trump made regarding male political figures earlier in October. At an event in Greenville, North Carolina, Trump commented on the physique of Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted. He repeated comparable remarks about Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers during the weekend swing, noting that such comments were made to draw attention to his allies.
Trump acknowledged the tangent to the Michigan audience, stating, I’m going to get back to my story. I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted. We love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time,
as noted by newsweek.com.
Nicki Minaj: I am so honored to be working with this president. He's changed the energy of our country… I love him so much. pic.twitter.com/7NsdUREZMj
Minaj Endorses Trump Ahead of Midterms
Once on stage, Minaj praised Trump’s return to the political sphere, telling the crowd that he had changed the energy of the country and restored hope for American families. The rapper publicly aligned with Trump in late 2025, appearing in an official White House TikTok video and later discussing her receipt of a “Trump Gold Card” on social media.
The appearance is part of a broader White House strategy to feature public figures and athletes on the campaign trail. Throughout October, Trump traveled with sports figures including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Evander Holyfield, Richard Petty, and Jake Paul.
Following the rally, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared a video of Minaj and Trump on social media with the caption, I think we may have found the next porte-parole de la Maison-Blanche!
or, as translated in US reporting by yahoo.com, Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!
Frequently Asked Questions About the Port Huron Rally
When did Nicki Minaj travel with Donald Trump to Michigan?
Minaj traveled aboard Air Force One to Port Huron, Michigan, for the campaign appearance on Sunday, October 25, ahead of the midterm elections.
Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary! @NICKIMINAJ pic.twitter.com/petoprxVoX
What specific role did Steven Cheung suggest for the rapper?
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted a video on social media suggesting that Minaj might serve as the next White House Press Secretary, a position that is currently vacant.
Which other political figures did Trump reference regarding similar physique comments?
Trump referenced Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted and Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers during recent campaign events while discussing physical attributes.
How did Minaj describe Trump during her remarks on stage?
Minaj described Trump as a symbol of resilience, telling the crowd that his return had changed the nation’s energy and provided a better future for American children.
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International rap sensation Nicki Minaj will appear alongside President Donald Trump in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday as he continues his final push to support Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.https://t.co/6CYdbD1pFd pic.twitter.com/FPj4fE5a3A