Trump Compliments Nicki Minaj at Michigan Rally; White House Communications Director Jokes About Her Potential Role as Press Secretary

Key summary

Former President Donald Trump praised rapper Nicki Minaj during a campaign rally in Michigan on October 25, telling her she has a beautiful backside that is hard to ignore and asking her to stand up while the crowd cheered. Trump added that he hoped she was not offended by his comments and reiterated that she has been a long-time supporter. Later, Steven Chung, White House Communications Director, posted a video clip of Minaj riding Air Force One with Trump, noting her praise for the president's economic abilities. Chung jokingly addressed an audience as 'Gentlemen and Ladies' and suggested they might have found a new press secretary, referencing the vacancy left by Katie Zuckerman after only five days in the role. Chung clarified that his remarks were a joke and no official appointment has been made.