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President Trump mentioned during a rally in Michigan that he considers rapper Nicki Minaj as a potential new press secretary, calling attention to her physical appearance by saying she has “one hell of a beautiful ass” and asking her to stand for applause from the crowd. This speculation stems from the unusual public endorsement rather than any formal announcement or confirmation from either party.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of now, there is speculation that President Trump might appoint rapper Nicki Minaj as his new press secretary. This rumor stems from an endorsement at a rally in Michigan where the president praised Minaj for having "one hell of a beautiful ass" and encouraged the crowd to admire her. The Free Press reported this on October 30, 2026, but no official confirmation or denial has been made regarding the appointment.

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Last weekend, the president gave Nicki his ringing endorsement at a rally in Michigan by telling the crowd she has “one hell of a beautiful ass,” and asking her to stand so they could admire it.

right portrays Trump's behavior as crass and inappropriate
Is the Queen of Rap the next mouthpiece …

right questions the suitability of a celebrity for such a role

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Leaning: leans right for article 116759 (high confidence, 2 verified quotes) · logged 2026-10-30

📰 Nicki Minaj As Press Secretary Rumor

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Trump makes explicit remarks about Nicki Minaj at Michigan midterm rally Different event

Al Jazeera

Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 60/100

“Article A reports on explicit remarks made at a rally, while Article B discusses speculation about Minaj becoming Trump's press secretary based partly on those remarks.”

Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan Different event

The Guardian

Hedges 0 of 43 claims Outlet record 66/100

“While both articles mention Trump's comments about Nicki Minaj at a Michigan rally, Article A focuses on the incident itself and its immediate context with Mike Rogers, whereas Article B uses it as background for speculating about potential political moves.”

Nicki Minaj blasts New York governor as 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump floated rap star for White House press secretary Different event

Daily Mail

Hedges 6 of 38 claims Outlet record 68/100

“The articles discuss different aspects related to Nicki Minaj and potential speculation about her involvement with Trump's administration, but they do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”

Nicki Minaj teases she's Trump's next press secretary as she travels on Air Force One to campaign in $6,000 Gucci suit Different event

Daily Mail

Hedges 1 of 21 claims Outlet record 68/100

“The articles describe different aspects of Nicki Minaj's involvement with Trump, one focusing on her conversation aboard Air Force One and the other on her appearance at a rally where she was praised by Trump.”

Trump: Nicki Minaj has ‘one hell of a beautiful a**’ Different event

Washington Examiner

Hedges 0 of 4 claims Outlet record 70/100

“Article A describes Trump's comment at a rally, while Article B discusses speculation about Minaj becoming press secretary based on that comment.”

Nicki Minaj teased as new White House press secretary: Steven Cheung Different event

Washington Examiner

Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 70/100

“The articles mention Nicki Minaj being considered for a White House press secretary role, but they describe different aspects and sources of information.”

US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally Different event

Euronews

⚖️ Leans right Hedges 0 of 9 claims Outlet record 60/100

“While both articles mention Nicki Minaj's endorsement at a Michigan rally, Article B includes additional details about Trump's comments that are not in Article A and suggest a different focus on the event.”

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Last weekend, the president gave Nicki his ringing endorsement at a rally in Michigan by telling the crowd she has “one hell of a beautiful ass,” and asking her to stand so they could admire it.

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🔮 President Trump is in the market for a new press secretary, and rumor has it he may have a favorite: rapper Nicki Minaj.

2026-10-30 · The Free Press

Is Nicki Minaj Trump’s Next Press Secretary? · speculative framing

President Trump is in the market for a new press secretary, and rumor has it he may have a favorite: rapper Nicki Minaj. uncertain

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Last weekend, the president gave Nicki his ringing endorsement at a rally in Michigan by telling the crowd she has “one hell of a beautiful ass,” and asking her to stand so they could admire it. uncertain

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