Nigeria, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump described rapper Nicki Minaj as "respected" and "so hot" while introducing her during a White House Rose Garden luncheon on Monday.

Mr Trump singled out the Trinidadian-born rapper during his speech, praising both her talent and her support before inviting her to stand before the audience.

"We also have a woman who is so respected and so hot and such a great friend of. I don't say conservative, I say of common sense."

He continued: "She's a fantastic person, and she's a woman that everybody respects. She's got real talent. Nicki Minaj. Nicki, stand up, please."

Videos of the remarks quickly spread across social media, prompting praise from some supporters and criticism from others who quest...