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Oct 25, 2026

Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Michigan rally, aide jokes about White House role

Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared alongside President Trump at a Port Huron, Michigan rally supporting Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, with White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posting a clip joking about Minaj as a possible White House press secretary replacement.

Oct 25, 20266 sources

Top claims

▪During his introduction at the Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, 2026, President Donald Trump made physical remarks about Nicki Minaj
▪During her speech at the Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Nicki Minaj urged voters to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections
▪Nicki Minaj previously served as a celebrity judge for the Small Business Administration's Million Dollar Pitch Competition during President Donald Trump's administration

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Donald Trump

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Elections1 Katie Zacharia’s press secretary appointment1 Republican Party1 Republican Party1 Senate races1 Trump administration1 U.S. campaign rallies1 US midterm elections1

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