Key facts
- Trump praised Nicki Minaj's posterior at a Michigan rally on Sunday.
- Trump endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
- Trump discussed his recent remarks about Jon Husted's physique.
- Trump claimed media buzz about his comments was "fake news".
- Trump stated that trade relations with Canada would be settled soon.
Donald Trump reiterated his apparent focus on physical attributes during a rally in Michigan on Sunday, encouraging the crowd to compliment rapper Nicki Minaj’s behind. Trump’s comments about Minaj’s derriere followed his recent remarks about Republican Ohio senator Jon Husted’s rear end. Trump was speaking at the rally to support Mike Rogers, the Michigan Republican Senate candidate, in a race that remains competitive ahead of the midterm elections. He also claimed that media buzz about his comments was "fake news" and that his remarks were "in fun." Trump also touched on trade relations with Canada, suggesting tariffs would be settled soon. Separately, former President Barack Obama joked about Trump’s White House renovation efforts at a rally for Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed.