Trump Praises Nicki Minaj at Michigan Republican Rally

President Donald Trump and rapper Nicki Minaj appeared together at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, urging voters to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Minaj reaffirmed her backing for Trump while campaigning for Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James.

According to USA Today and Fox News, Minaj told the crowd she would continue supporting Trump if he sought another term. Trump, who is serving his second presidential term, is constitutionally barred by the 22nd Amendment from being elected to a third term.

Trump also drew attention to Minaj's appearance during his nearly two-hour speech, making personal remarks about the rapper before praising her again after she addressed supporters.

Trump invited Minaj onto the stage and introduced her as the "queen of rap." He joked about the attention she received from the audience.

"I don't like being overshadowed," Trump said. "And this woman overshadows me, and I'm angry about it."

The president then commented on the crowd's reaction to the performer.

"They're going crazy over her," Trump said.

During the rally, Trump also referred to Minaj's appearance while discussing earlier remarks about Sen. Jon Husted's physique. USA Today reported that Trump described his previous comments about the Ohio Republican as a joke and argued that the coverage had omitted context about Husted's football background.

Trump subsequently complimented Minaj, who stood and waved to the audience after he called attention to her. He expressed hope that she had not been offended and said she had supported his political movement for an extended period.

After Minaj finished speaking, Trump praised her character and intelligence. He also remarked that she had never looked more beautiful.

Minaj used her brief address to encourage Michigan residents to support Republican candidates, describing the election as an important moment for the country. She also spoke positively about Trump's return to office and his impact on the nation's political atmosphere.

"President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time," Minaj said. "And I will continue to support you forever and ever. If you run again, I will support you again."

She also praised Trump's leadership and said his administration had given Americans a more hopeful outlook for the future. Minaj expressed affection for the president and called on voters to help elect Republican candidates in the upcoming elections.

Minaj also criticized gender-affirming medical care for transgender children during her remarks.

"We don't want our children to be bombarded with sex changes, right?" Minaj said. "We don't want that for our children.

We want people to leave the children alone. Leave them out of it."

The Port Huron event supported two prominent Michigan Republican campaigns. Rogers, a former U.S. representative, is challenging Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a Senate seat, while Rep. John James is running against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for the governorship, according to USA Today.

Minaj's appearance followed a series of public engagements alongside Trump and other Republican figures. She has participated in events connected to the administration's Trump Accounts initiative and attended a White House Rose Garden luncheon.

Fox News also reported that Minaj recently served as a celebrity judge in the Small Business Administration's Million Dollar Pitch Competition. In a separate interview with Lara Trump, she encouraged young Americans to participate in the midterm elections and support Republican candidates.

White House communications director Steven Cheung also commented on Minaj's growing political involvement in a post on X, joking that she could become the next White House press secretary.