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Trump and Nicki Minaj Rally in Michigan to Back Rogers

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Candidate Called Jihadist

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Port Huron, Michigan on October 25, 2026, with rapper Nicki Minaj present.
His accusations branded Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist, tied him to the Muslim Brotherhood, and warned his election would unleash terror.
He also made crude comments praising the backsides of Minaj and Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
Trump said he would ignore warnings that citing higher gasoline prices might spark negative headlines.

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Minaj Endorses Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Port Huron, Michigan on October 25, 2026, with rapper Nicki Minaj onstage.
Minaj pledged support for Trump, called his presidency a source of national resilience, and urged voters to back Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
Trump introduced Minaj as the “queen of rap” and joked she was stealing his spotlight.
Minaj said transgender-related decisions about children should be left out of politics.

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Tariffs Secure Michigan Investment

U.S. President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan on October 25, 2026, accompanied by rapper Nicki Minaj.
The trade dispute, according to Trump, would be settled soon and he publicly expects the agreement to boost U.S. manufacturers.
Mike Rogers publicly said the tariffs have secured automotive investment in Michigan.
Nicki Minaj openly told the crowd she is the president’s “No. 1 fan.”

Blindspot

Trump repeatedly labeled Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist, linked him to the Muslim Brotherhood, and warned that his election would open floodgates to terror, according to Left-leaning reports.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, the Republican Revolution led by Newt Gingrich captured the House with a net gain of 54 seats, using the Contract with America and a national campaign to energize voters. That media-driven, entertainment-infused approach set a precedent that Donald Trump echoed in his 2026 Port Huron rally featuring Nicki Minaj and attacks on Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

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Candidate Called Jihadist

U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Port Huron, Michigan on October 25, 2026, with rapper Nicki Minaj present.
His accusations branded Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist, tied him to the Muslim Brotherhood, and warned his election would unleash terror.
He also made crude comments praising the backsides of Minaj and Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
Trump said he would ignore warnings that citing higher gasoline prices might spark negative headlines.

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