Key facts
- Nicki Minaj appeared with US President Donald Trump at a Michigan rally.
- Minaj stated Trump has "changed the energy of the country" and "given us a future to look forward to."
- Trump praised Minaj's appearance, calling her "hard to miss."
- Minaj led the crowd in chanting Trump's name and those of Republican candidates.
Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared alongside US President Donald Trump at a rally in Michigan, expressing her support for him and Republican candidates ahead of the nationwide midterm elections. Minaj, who has previously expressed criticism of some of Trump's policies, stated that he has "changed the energy of the country" and "given us a future to look forward to." Trump praised Minaj's appearance as she joined him onstage, calling her "hard to miss." The rapper led the crowd in chanting Trump's name and the names of Republican candidates. The event took place as Democrats also campaigned ahead of the November 3 elections.