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Nicki Minaj Backs Trump and Republican Candidates at Michigan Rally

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President Donald Trump appeared with rapper Nicki Minaj at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, where she urged voters to support the party’s candidates in the November midterm elections.

Minaj, who traveled with Trump aboard Air Force One, delivered a brief speech supporting Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James. She led chants for Trump and the candidates, credited the president with changing the country’s mood and said he had given Americans “a future to look forward to.” She also criticized gender-affirming care for children and told Trump she would support him again if he sought another term.

During his nearly two-hour speech, Trump made a sexually explicit remark about Minaj’s backside and asked her to stand as the crowd reacted. He then said he hoped she had not been insulted, adding, “We love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time.” After her remarks, Trump said Minaj had “never looked more beautiful” and described her as smart and “a very special person.”

The rally promoted Rogers in his Senate contest against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and James in the governor’s race against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Minaj has previously called herself Trump’s “number one fan,” despite criticizing some of his policies during his first term.

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0 37 75 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 26 Oct 06:14 UTC · Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Michigan rally, pledges continued support 26 Oct 12:12 UTC · Nicki Minaj backs Trump and Michigan Republicans at Port Huron rally 26 Oct 18:12 UTC · Nicki Minaj Backs Trump and Republican Candidates at Michigan Rally 27 Oct 00:11 UTC · Trump comments on Nicki Minaj’s appearance at Michigan rally 27 Oct 06:10 UTC · Trump comments on Nicki Minaj at Michigan campaign rally 27 Oct 12:11 UTC · Trump comments on Nicki Minaj at Michigan campaign rally 27 Oct 18:12 UTC · Trump praises Nicki Minaj at Michigan rally as rapper backs GOP candidates 29 Oct 06:16 UTC · Trump Comments on Nicki Minaj at Michigan Rally as Rapper Backs GOP Candidates

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