President Trump comments on Nicki Minaj's appearance at Michigan rally
At a campaign event in Michigan, President Donald Trump referenced rapper Nicki Minaj's physique and asked her to stand, prompting reactions from attendees and a Republican National Committee spokesperson.
President Donald Trump addressed a crowd at a rally in Michigan, noting that he had previously commented on the physique of Ohio Republican Jon Husted and then mentioning rapper Nicki Minaj. He said he had "looked at one hell of a beautiful ass" and invited Minaj to stand for the audience, during which she held a campaign booklet over her backside.
A spokesperson for the Republican National Committee responded to criticism of the incident, stating that Trump "has a great sense of humour, unlike the far-left media who take everything he says as a reason to clutch their pearls."
The remarks generated discussion on social media, with users expressing surprise and criticism of the president's remarks about a female public figure.