NewsLa OpiniónOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County
Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump travel on Air Force One to a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan
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The rapper Nicki Minaj traveled aboard Air Force One with Donald Trump to a political rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. During the flight, Minaj praised administration guidelines in a video shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung. Trump acknowledged Minaj during his speech, asking her to stand up before the crowd.
Read the full story at La OpiniónWhy It Matters
The appearance highlights a political alignment between the prominent recording artist and the former administration, following her past criticism of administration policies in 2018.
Key Facts
- Nicki Minaj boarded Air Force One on Sunday alongside Donald Trump to travel to Port Huron, Michigan.
- The trip was made to support the Senate campaign of Republican candidate Mike Rogers against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- White House communications director Steven Cheung shared a video on social media showing Minaj praising administration guidelines.
- Trump acknowledged Minaj during his speech at the rally and asked her to stand up before the audience.
- In 2018, Minaj publicly criticized the administration's family separation measures for migrants.
- Official spokespersons clarified that a symbolic 'gold card' recently associated with Minaj is commemorative, and that she has held permanent residency for two decades while completing her U.S. citizenship application.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDonald Trump“President hosting the campaign rally in Port Huron”PersonNicki Minaj“Rapper who traveled on Air Force One and attended a political rally in Michigan”PersonCardi B“Artist mentioned in connection with Minaj in social media reports”PersonMike Rogers“Republican candidate for the United States Senate”PersonSteven Cheung“White House communications director who shared a video of Minaj”locationPort Huron“Michigan city where the campaign rally took place”locationMichigan“State where the political event was held”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic candidate in the Senate race”locationLos Angeles“City where police visited a mansion linked to Minaj”