WASHINGTON, D.C. July 6, 2026 — President Donald Trump publicly complimented rapper Nicki Minaj during a Rose Garden Club Lunch at the White House on Monday, July 6, 2026, calling her “so respected and so hot” while she sat among the invited guests.
Trump paused his remarks — which included criticism of democratic socialists, whom he labeled “communists” — to single out the Grammy-winning artist.
“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. “She’s not conservative or liberal, or, as they say, now, progressive.”
He went on to praise her talent and asked her to stand: “She’s got real talent — Nicki Minaj. Stand up, please. Such a great person, respected by everybody.”
Minaj attended the outdoor event in a light pink pleated dress, seated under a yellow-and-white striped umbrella. She was photographed smiling, clapping, and engaging with other guests during the lunch. She later shared photos and videos from the White House, including moments in the Oval Office.
The shoutout highlights the ongoing public rapport between the president and the rapper, who has been a vocal supporter in recent years. The event drew attention online, with the “so hot” comment quickly becoming a focal point of discussion across social media platforms.
White House officials have not issued additional statements on the remarks. The Rose Garden Club Lunch is one of several events hosted at the White House in recent days.
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