US President Donald Trump made a lewd remark about rapper Nicki Minaj’s appearance during a rally in Michigan, praising her backside before apologising for going off-topic. The comment drew cheers from the audience, with Trump later clarifying that he hoped the rapper had not been offended.

Donald Trump praises Nicki Minaj's backside

Speaking at McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron on October 25, Trump turned his attention to Minaj while addressing the crowd. “By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a** before, Nicki Minaj,” he said.