US President Donald Trump publicly praised rapper Nicki Minaj at the White House, calling her "so hot" and a "great friend." Discover more about their meet

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Donald Trump called Nicki Minaj "so hot" and praised her for being a "great friend" to common sense while speaking at the Rose Garden Club Lunch.

Trump praised the rapper's appearance twice during a Rose Garden Club speech, drawing online criticism.