Trump Remarks on Nicki Minaj's Appearance at Michigan Rally Draw Criticism From Radio Host
Photo: The Guardian USPresident Donald Trump made a remark about rapper Nicki Minaj's backside at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, as the midterm elections approached. Minaj, who spoke at the rally, joined him there. Trump said he had looked at "one hell of a beautiful" part of her anatomy before, gestured toward her and told her to stand up. He then said he hoped she was not insulted and added that she had been with his side for a long time. The comment echoed a remark he recently made about Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted. Minaj told the rally she would support Trump again if he could run for president again; Trump has recently seemed to concede that the Constitution bars a third term. On Monday, Charlamagne tha God criticized the comment on the radio show "The Breakfast Club," saying it felt wrong and reduced Minaj to a body part. Co-host contributor Loren LoRosa called it cringe and inappropriate. In July, Trump drew backlash for calling Minaj "so hot" at a White House luncheon.
Left-leaning outlets split their coverage. HuffPost leads with Charlamagne tha God's Monday criticism, quotes his line about confusing being chosen with being respected, adds LoRosa's reaction, and calls Trump's remark "wild" and "bizarre" in its framing. It also links the moment to the Husted comment and the July "so hot" episode. The Guardian US instead leads with Minaj's statement that she would back Trump again and the third-term question, and does not mention the body remark in its excerpt. Right-leaning Washington Times reports the remark directly in its headline, saying Trump "detoured" from his speech to praise her derriere, and its excerpt gives only the date and the Port Huron location. It includes no critics or follow-up reaction. All sides agree on the rally, the location and the substance of the remark; they differ on whether to emphasize criticism, Minaj's endorsement or the remark itself. Alternative and independent outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left- and right-leaning outlets had.
How the sides differ Left sources stress Charlamagne tha God's criticism and Minaj's support for Trump; right sources briefly report Trump's remark about Minaj's backside at the Port Huron rally.
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- The Guardian USNicki Minaj tells Trump she would support him if he could run for president again – video
HuffPost leads with Charlamagne tha God's and co-host LoRosa's criticism of Trump's remark and past comments, while The Guardian US highlights Minaj saying she would back Trump again.
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The Washington Times reports that Trump left his rally speech to praise Minaj's backside, giving the date and Port Huron location without quoting critics.