Nicki Minaj Backs Trump At Michigan Rally Ahead Of US Midterm Elections

Rapper Nicki Minaj has praised US President Donald Trump for altering the nation’s political ambiance after showing alongside him at a Republican marketing campaign rally in Michigan.

Minaj, who has beforehand described herself as Trump’s “number one fan”, informed supporters he had given Americans “a future to look forward to” as Republicans sought to strengthen their place forward of the three November midterm elections.

The rapper took to the stage in Port Huron on Sunday, sporting a gold-coloured Gucci-branded swimsuit, and led the gang in chants supporting Trump and Republican candidates in Michigan.

“We really need all these great people to be elected, because this is a major turning point for our country,” she mentioned.

Trump invited Minaj to talk in the course of the rally after making feedback about her look. As she left the stage, he praised her, saying she had by no means appeared extra lovely and describing her as good.

The look comes as Republicans and Democrats intensify campaigning in carefully contested races that may decide management of Congress for the rest of Trump’s presidency.

In Michigan, Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is dealing with Republican Mike Rogers in a aggressive contest. Former President Barack Obama campaigned with El-Sayed on Saturday.

Trump additionally focused El-Sayed’s Muslim religion throughout his rally, alleging {that a} victory for the Democratic candidate would result in jihadists being invited into the United States.

El-Sayed has condemned related feedback as Islamophobic, accusing Trump of utilizing his title and faith to divert consideration from the financial pressures dealing with Americans, together with the price of gas, groceries and healthcare.

Minaj has beforehand criticised a few of Trump’s insurance policies throughout his first time period, regardless of her public expressions of help for the president.