Nicki Minaj has once again found herself in the spotlight alongside former President Donald Trump, with a surprising twist. After a mock press briefing on Air Force One, some of Trump’s staffers began floating the idea of the rap icon stepping into the role of White House press secretary, a position that has recently become available following Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure.
Air Force One Mock Briefing
On Sunday, Minaj shared selfies from Air Force One as she traveled with Trump’s team to a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where the president rallied support for the state’s GOP candidates. During the flight, Minaj dressed conservatively for the occasion, engaging in a mock interview to discuss Trump’s accomplishments, adopting the formal style typical of a press secretary. The White House communications director, Steven Cheung, shared a video of Minaj’s performance on X (formerly Twitter), jokingly suggesting, “Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House press secretary! @NICKIMINAJ.”
Responses and Reactions
In a playful response, the White House’s X account commented with an eyes emoji, while advisor Alex Bruesewitz asked, “Hey Barbz, what do we think about this idea??” Minaj also reposted the video, adding an interesting mix of an American flag and a grinning face with a sweat drop, fueling speculation about her potential new role.
Trump’s Praise at the Rally
At the rally in Michigan, Trump reiterated a previous compliment directed at GOP Senator Jon Husted regarding his physique. Reflecting on his earlier remarks, Trump admitted to the crowd, “I looked at his [Husted’s] ass. I’ve never done that with a man before. Off the record, women, yes. Men, no.” He then playfully directed attention to Minaj, stating, “By the way, I’ve looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before,” encouraging her to stand up for the audience. The crowd erupted in applause as Trump proclaimed, “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted. We love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time.”
Past Interactions with Trump
This latest interaction isn’t the first time Minaj has received notable attention from Trump. She was previously mentioned during a White House luncheon, where the former president called her “so hot” while announcing her attendance. The renewed focus on their connection has garnered considerable media attention in recent days.
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Minaj’s representative for comments on both the viral moments and her potential press secretary buzz.
