Nicki Minaj backs Trump at Michigan rally as aide shares mock press-secretary interview

Politics · Michigan · First reported 25 Oct, 06:04 · Updated 22:08

Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of the November midterms. White House communications director Steven Cheung also shared a mock job interview suggesting her as press secretary, while Trump’s comments about her body drew scrutiny in coverage.

Minaj travelled aboard Air Force One and joined Trump onstage in Port Huron on Sunday, 25 October. She expressed support for him ahead of the November midterm elections.
Minaj urged the crowd to elect Republican candidates and led chants of Trump’s name and those of Michigan Republicans. The elections will determine control of Congress.
Cheung posted a mock press-secretary interview with Minaj filmed aboard Air Force One. She praised Trump’s understanding of economics and his work ethic; the exchange was presented as a joke, not an appointment.
Trump commented on Minaj’s buttocks and asked her to stand before inviting her to speak. He later praised her appearance and intelligence.
Trump also attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s faith and background. El-Sayed has rejected similar allegations and described them as Islamophobic; he faces Republican Mike Rogers.

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Key facts

Rally: Port Huron, Michigan; Sunday, 25 October.
Midterm election date: 3 November.
Michigan Senate candidates: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.