Trump energizes Michigan rally with blunt humor, praise for Nicki Minaj, and a tough message on Canada
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President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in Michigan at a rally for Senate candidate Mike Rogers, where he delivered his signature off-the-cuff style, joked about Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s athletic build, and gave a warm shoutout to rapper Nicki Minaj. The audience responded enthusiastically as Trump also outlined a hardline stance on tariffs with Canada.
President Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Michigan on Sunday during a rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, bringing the kind of plainspoken, unscripted energy his supporters expect. While discussing Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s athletic background, Trump said he had examined the senator’s body, including his rear, and described the observation as a first for him. He later clarified that the comments were made "in fun" and emphasized that he had not made similar remarks about men before.
"I looked at his ass, and I’ve never done that with a man before. It’s true. Off the record, women yes, men no, OK," Trump said.
Trump then turned to rapper Nicki Minaj, noting that her appearance was "hard to miss" and drawing applause from the audience. He made clear that the remarks were not meant as an insult and underscored his long-standing support for the artist, reinforcing the crowd’s positive reaction.
"We love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time," Trump added.
The rally also included a strong message on trade policy, with Trump saying the United States would soon resolve its dispute with Canada over tariffs and defending his approach as necessary for American interests.
"Canada has been ripping off the US for years. I had to do it. We’ll have that settled pretty soon," he said.
The White House did not immediately respond to inquiries about the president’s comments on individuals’ bodies.