WASHINGTON D.C. January 28, 2026 – Rap superstar Nicki Minaj made headlines on January 28 when she appeared alongside President Donald Trump at a Treasury Department event promoting “Trump Accounts,” a new initiative for child investment accounts. Minaj enthusiastically endorsed the president, calling herself his biggest supporter and vowing that criticism only strengthens her allegiance.
During the Trump Accounts Summit held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Minaj took the stage, held hands with President Trump, and stated she is “probably the President’s number one fan.” She added that backlash against Trump “motivates me to support him more” and praised divine protection for the president. The event aimed to highlight the administration’s financial program providing investment accounts for newborns.
Following the appearance, the official White House X account posted a photo of Minaj and Trump posing together in an ornate room, captioned “BARBZ x MAGA” while tagging @NICKIMINAJ – a reference to Minaj’s devoted fanbase (known as the Barbz) aligning with the MAGA movement. In the image, Minaj wears a pale yellow gown with white fur accents, while President Trump gives a thumbs-up gesture.
The post quickly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views and drawing polarized reactions online. Supporters celebrated the crossover, while critics questioned the pairing and referenced past controversies.
Minaj’s public support marks a high-profile celebrity endorsement for the Trump administration’s economic initiatives, with reports indicating she pledged financial contributions to the program for her fans. The rapper has previously expressed political views but this event represents one of her most direct alignments with the president.
The White House and Minaj’s representatives have not released additional statements as of publication.
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