Trump remarks on Minaj at Michigan rally as she backs GOP

U.S. President Donald Trump singled out rapper Nicki Minaj’s appearance during a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, asking her to stand after making a body-focused remark. Minaj stood as the crowd applauded, then appeared with Trump onstage and voiced support for him and Republican candidates. Trump’s comment came as he recounted remarks about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s physique. He then turned to Minaj, saying he had seen a “beautiful” backside before hers and that it was “hard to miss.” He told her to stand and added that he hoped she was not insulted, while saying he appreciated her support. The rally footage shows Minaj standing; it does not establish her private reaction to the remark. Minaj told the crowd she would continue supporting Trump and would back him again if he ran again. She also urged voters to support Republicans, including Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James, in the November 3 midterm elections. Her appearance formed part of Trump’s campaign event for Rogers. In her remarks, Minaj praised Trump’s resilience and his handling of the economy, and encouraged voters to give him a strong team in Congress. She also...