Rapper Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump aboard Air Force One and appeared alongside him at a Michigan Rally on Sunday October 25, marking her latest public show of support for the president as Republicans campaign ahead of the November midterm elections.
The appearance brought fresh attention to the pair's increasingly visible association, which has included White House visits, social media photographs and Minaj's vocal endorsement of Trump.
During Sunday's rally in Port Huron, Trump also commented on the rapper's body, while White House Communications Director Steve Cheung jokingly suggested she could become the next White House press secretary.
Minaj has described herself as one of Trump's biggest supporters and has increasingly used her public platform to defend his administration.
Their joint appearances have drawn attention from fans and critics alike, especially as the rapper has moved closer to the president's political orbit.
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October 25, 2026: Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Aboard Air Force One
Minaj traveled with Trump aboard Air Force One as the president headed to Michigan for a rally supporting Republican candidates ahead of next week's midterms.
The rapper shared footage from the presidential aircraft on social media, using the caption '#AirForceOneBarbie". Photographs also showed her arriving alongside Trump at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan.
During the flight, Minaj spoke with Cheung in a video shared on social media, praising Trump's work ethic, economic understanding and approach to foreign policy.
White House Communications Director Steve Cheung captioned the video: "Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!"
Minaj responded to the exchange with an American flag and a smiling face with sweat emoji.
The White House's official Trump War Room account also joined the exchange, writing that "Press Secretary [Nicki Minaj] has a nice ring to it!"
October 25, 2026: Trump Comments On Minaj’s Body At Michigan Rally
Minaj joined Trump onstage at the rally in Port Huron, where she publicly reaffirmed her support for the president.
"President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time, and I will continue to support you forever," she told the crowd.
The rapper praised Trump's return to the White House, saying he had changed the country's political atmosphere and given his supporters a future to look forward to.
Minaj also urged voters to support Republican candidates and spoke about her opposition to gender-related medical interventions involving children.
Trump introduced the rapper as the "queen of rap" and joked that he was angry about being overshadowed by her.
After Minaj's remarks, Trump praised her again before making a comment about her appearance.
"By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a** before – Nicki Minaj," he said, prompting cheers from the audience.
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September 2026: Minaj Becomes Involved In Trump’s Small-Business Initiative
Minaj's association with the Trump administration also extended to the Small Business Administration's Million Dollar Pitch competition.
The Superbass singer participated as a judge in the initiative, alongside the real estate mogul Grant Cardone and the co-founder of Airbnb and design leader Joe Gebbia.
The show, which premiered on October 20, brought five small-business finalists to Washington, D.C., to pitch their ideas before a live audience.
Minaj also involved her fans in the event through a virtual watch party and an outfit contest. Using the hashtags #MillionDollarPitch and #MillionDollarFIT, she even invited supporters to participate and rewarded some fans with cash prizes.
Her involvement brought her into the administration's orbit again following her earlier appearances with Trump at the White House.
July 6, 2026: Minaj Attends White House Rose Garden Luncheon
Minaj attended a Rose Garden Club luncheon hosted by Trump at the White House on July 6.
During the event, Trump publicly praised the rapper, drawing attention to her presence among the guests.
“We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and such a great friend of, I don’t say conservative, I say of common sense,” Trump said while introducing Minaj. “She’s a fantastic person and she’s a woman that’s respected by everybody and she’s got real talent, Nicki Minaj.”
The president later circled back to the rapper when talking about the Small Business Administration. “They call it small business, Nicki, but when you add it up, it’s bigger than any back in the world, probably, right?”
Minaj later shared photographs from her White House visit on social media, using the hashtag "#WhiteHouseBarbie."
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February 16, 2026: “Happy President's Day”
Nicki Minaj celebrated President’s Day with two AI-generated images shared to her X account of herself and Donald Trump.
In the images, she could be seen sitting in the passenger seat of a convertible while Trump drives. Both of them are wearing color-coordinated pink-and-white outfits with chain necklaces.
In one image, Trump flashes an "Okay" gesture as Minaj looks toward the camera, while in the other, Minaj counts stacks of cash while there is more money next to the president's arm.
Minaj captioned the post: "Happy #PresidentsDay".
Online, there was mixed reaction, from some viewers describing the post as "perfect" to others who publicly shared their upset. One X user wrote: "Come on Nicki your fans deserve more than this are you retiring or nah?"
January 28, 2026: Minaj Calls Herself Trump’s “Number One Fan”
Minaj appeared alongside the president at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., on January 28.
Trump called the star up on stage after she announced her support for the so-called "Trump Accounts", which provide trust funds for children.
The rapper publicly expressed her support for the president, saying she was probably his "number one fan."
"I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change," said Minaj, who was seen holding hands with Trump on the podium.
"And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more."
The White House later shared a video of her remarks, highlighting the declaration.
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The appearance marked a prominent moment in Minaj's public association with Trump and established a connection that would become increasingly visible through photographs shared on social media, White House appearances and political statements.
Since then, Minaj has continued to express support for Trump, culminating in her appearance alongside him at the Michigan rally on October 25.
Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Becca Flood and Paul Donnelley.