Donald Trump compliments Nicki Minaj’s butt after talking at length about Jon Husted’s body

0 October 26, 2026 12:47

After a year of "No. 1 fan" Nicki Minaj heaping praise on President Donald Trump, the president is returning the favor with compliments of his own.

Minaj, 43, traveled with Trump on Air Force One Sunday, Oct. 25, to attend a Michigan rally. During his nearly two-hour appearance, Trump alleged that reporting on his previous remarks about appreciating Sen. Jon Husted’s butt and overall physique, which were said "in fun," lacked context of the Republican Ohio senator’s football background.

"I’ve never done that with a man before. Off the record, women? Yes. Men? No," Trump said. "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a– before: Nicki Minaj."

0:00 – Trump talks about Jon Husted’s butt
3:26 – Trump compliments Nicki Minaj’s ‘beautiful’ butt
4:02 – Trump continues Husted body compliments
5:15 – Minaj joins Trump at rally on stage, endorses Michigan Republicans

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/10/25/trump-praises-nicki-minaj-butt-michigan-rally/92436573007/

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