photo credit: Nicki Minaj (Instagram)
Nicki Minaj made another high-profile appearance at the White House this week, joining President Donald Trump for an event before posing for photos inside the Oval Office.
The Grammy-nominated rapper, 43, attended a Rose Garden luncheon hosted by Trump on Monday, where the president recognized her during his remarks before inviting her into the Oval Office. The visit marks the latest chapter in Minaj’s increasingly visible relationship with the administration during Trump’s second term.
After the event, Minaj documented parts of her visit on social media, sharing photos and videos from inside the White House, including one taken behind the Resolute Desk.
The appearance comes after several public events in which the rapper has voiced support for Trump and participated in administration-related gatherings.
Trump recognized Minaj during the White House event
During the Rose Garden luncheon, Trump acknowledged Minaj while addressing attendees, praising her career and influence before asking guests to applaud her.
Following the luncheon, the president welcomed the rapper into the Oval Office, where the pair posed for photographs. Images from the visit quickly circulated online after Minaj shared them with her followers.
She also posted videos from the White House and referred to herself as “WhiteHouseBarbie” in captions accompanying the photos.
The rapper has become a regular White House guest
Minaj’s latest appearance continues a series of visits tied to the Trump administration.
Over the past year, she has attended multiple events in Washington, including the rollout of the administration’s “Trump Accounts” savings initiative for children born in the United States.
Earlier this year, she also appeared at a conference in the nation’s capital, where she publicly expressed support for the president. Since then, she has maintained a visible presence at several administration functions, making her one of Trump’s most recognizable celebrity supporters during his second term.
Her growing involvement has attracted attention because it marks a significant shift from her earlier political commentary.
Her political views have evolved over time
Although Minaj is now openly supportive of Trump, her stance has changed in recent years.
During Trump’s first administration, the rapper criticized immigration policies, particularly those involving family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the time, she publicly expressed concern about the impact those policies had on children and families.
More recently, however, Minaj has focused on different issues. She has frequently spoken about the treatment of Christians in Nigeria and has praised the Trump administration’s attention to religious freedom.
She has also criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom over issues involving transgender youth, placing herself at odds with prominent Democratic leaders on several cultural and political topics.
White House visit reflects a changing public role
Minaj’s latest White House appearance underscores how her public profile has expanded beyond music in recent years.
While she remains one of hip-hop’s most successful artists, she has increasingly participated in political discussions and government events, drawing both praise and criticism from fans and commentators.
Her visit to the Oval Office is likely to generate further conversation as celebrity involvement in politics continues to shape public debate ahead of future elections.
For Trump, the appearance also highlights his administration’s ongoing efforts to showcase support from well-known figures in entertainment.
Whether through social media posts or appearances at official events, Minaj has become one of the most visible celebrity voices aligned with the president, a notable departure from the positions she expressed during his first term.
Source: The Telegraph
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