The White House could be preparing to add a Grammy-nominee to the Donald Trump Administration. Nicki Minaj has been a name that has been floated as a potential replacement for recently axed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia.
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White House Staffers Endorse Minaj as Next Press Secretary
The Pills and Potions artist boarded Air Force One over the weekend to join President Trump and his administration for a rally in Michigan. They are trying to secure votes for the Republican Party for the upcoming midterm elections in November.
During her day with the Trump administration, at least two White House staffers endorsed the rap star to be the next Press Secretary.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung
Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz
Minaj also spoke at the Michigan rally and doubled down on her support for Donald Trump.
"So, it is an honor to stand with you every single time. And I will continue to support you forever and ever. If you run again, I will support you again," she said (via PEOPLE).
Rap Star Responds to Backlash Over Trump Support
Due to her support for the Trump administration, Minaj has faced considerable backlash. When she appeared at the Turning Point USA conference with Erika Kirk in December 2025, Minaj brushed off the backlash that she has been subjected to.
Minaj suggested that the people who have criticized her are really "disgruntled" themselves. And as far as the backlash is concerned, Minaj said that her haters can "stay mad."
"The other people, they're the ones who are still just disgruntled. But really, they're just disgruntled with themselves. They are angry with themselves, you guys," she said (
