President Donald Trump turned a Black History Month reception into a headline-grabbing moment Wednesday, singling out Nicki Minaj for a glowing shoutout that had the room buzzing.
“How about Nicki Minaj? Don’t we all love Nicki Minaj? I certainly do,” Trump said from the podium at the White House. “She’s absolutely stunning… but beyond that, she’s brilliant and she truly gets it.”
The president’s remarks came just weeks after Minaj appeared at a Trump-affiliated event in Washington, where she publicly praised him and declared herself his “biggest supporter.” Their growing political alignment has surprised some fans and energized others, especially as the rapper becomes increasingly vocal about her views.
Earlier this week, Minaj marked Presidents’ Day by sharing an AI-generated image of herself riding in a convertible with Trump, both appearing to count stacks of cash—a post that quickly lit up social media.
She also took the stage at the Trump-backed World Liberty Forum, speaking on a panel titled “Owning the Culture: The Business of Music in a Creator-Led Economy,” further cementing her visible ties to the administration.
Minaj has said that watching Trump face criticism motivated her to speak out more forcefully in his defense. “It just became too much for me to stay silent,” she said during a recent podcast appearance.
With Trump openly praising her from the White House and Minaj doubling down on her support, this unexpected political crossover is only intensifying—and it’s clear neither side is backing away from the spotlight.
