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Trump comment on Nicki Minaj at Michigan rally; North Korea disputes…

Trump introduced Minaj at a Port Huron, Michigan, rally, and White House communications director Steven Cheung then posted a mock job interview; the job search continues.

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on Late Night BBN
Published 11:31 PM ET, Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on this story, from Late Night BBN at 11:31 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are AOL.com's, the jokes are ours.

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First reported by AOL.com: “Trump makes bizarre 'beautiful a**' comment as Nicki Minaj floated as new press secretary”, with reporting from The Hill, Daily Wire, LADbible, The Business Standard, citing the BBC and The Detroit News.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:31 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: North Korea, Michigan, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Trump booty remark, El Clásico, Nicki Minaj, Elvis lawsuit (October 25).

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AOL.comTrump makes bizarre 'beautiful a**' comment as Nicki Minaj floated as new press secretary
The HillNicki Minaj tells Trump she’ll support him if he runs again
Daily WireNicki Minaj — White House Press Secretary? See What The Trump Admin Just Posted October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
LADbibleDonald Trump responds to Nicki Minaj being teased as next press secretary by commenting on her body October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
The Business Standard, citing the BBCNicki Minaj joins Trump at Michigan rally to back Republican candidates October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
The Detroit NewsTrump defends Iran war, gas prices in speech to Michigan Republicans October 25, 2026 · facts used on air

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Trump brought Nicki Minaj onstage at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, tonight, after telling the crowd he had looked at one hell of a beautiful a-s-s before, and then naming her.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMinaj wore a gold Gucci suit, led the crowd in chanting his name, and said she'd support him forever.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThen the White House communications director posted that they may have found the new press secretary.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSteven Cheung's clip was a mock job interview aboard Air Force One, and the official White House account replied with an eyes emoji.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI call that a very warm onboarding process.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Seoul and Pyongyang, North Korea told the UN Security Council in a letter that the September landmine blast was fabricated, calling it a farce.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSouth Korea had asked the council for an apology.

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