Trump Praises Nicki Minaj at Michigan Rally

Donald Trump praised Nicki Minaj’s appearance at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, asked her to stand before the crowd and said he hoped she was not insulted. Minaj also voiced support for Trump and Republican candidates, including saying she would support him again if he ran for president. Trump made the comment while discussing his recent remarks about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s physique. He turned to Minaj, who was at the rally, described her as having “one hell of a beautiful” body and said she was “hard to miss.” The crowd responded with cheers as she stood. Trump then returned to his speech and said, “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted, but we love Nicki.” The accounts differ on whether Minaj spoke before or after Trump’s comment. They establish that she addressed the rally and expressed support for Trump, but do not show how she responded to his remark about her appearance. Trump’s statement that he hoped she was not insulted does not establish her reaction. In her remarks, Minaj said she would continue supporting Trump and would support him again if he ran again. She also urged support for Republican candidates Mike Rogers, who is seeking a Michigan Senate...