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The Internet Reacts After Nicki Minaj Is Reportedly A Top Contender For The White House Press Secretary Job: 'She Needs To Stick To Rapping'

October 30, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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The possibility of Nicki Minaj taking on a role in the White House has social media users doing a double take.

The rapper, who has made no secret of her support for President Donald Trump, is now being floated by some online as a potential contender for the White House press secretary position. While the idea may sound surprising to some, her increasingly public support for the president has already made her a frequent topic of political conversation, and the latest speculation has sparked plenty of reactions online. Read more about the situation below.

Nicki Minaj Has Become An Outspoken Supporter Of Donald Trump

Although Nicki Minaj has criticized Trump in the past, the rapper has become increasingly vocal about her support for him during his second term. In January 2026, she even described herself as the president’s “No. 1 fan” while speaking at a Treasury Department event celebrating his administration’s Trump Accounts initiative.

The Grammy-nominee has also appeared alongside the president at political events, most recently joining him at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25th. During her appearance, she voiced her support for the president and his policies, solidifying her increasingly public association with his administration.

Now, with the White House looking for a new press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s resignation and Katie Zacharia‘s brief five-day stint in the position, some social media users have jokingly suggested that Nicki should be considered for the job. The idea even received a playful boost from White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, who shared a video of the rapper and suggested she could be the next person behind the podium.

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Social Media Reacts To Nicki Potentially Becoming The Next White House Press Secretary

The possibility of the "Super Bass" rapper stepping into such a prominent political role quickly became a hot topic online, with social media users debating whether she would actually be a good fit for the position.

 

While some appeared to take the suggestion more seriously than others, the unexpected possibility left plenty of people laughing, with many sharing their disbelief and jokes about what a Nicki-led White House press briefing might look like.

 

"This is an unserious administration," a user wrote on X.

 

"It will be very entertaining," speculated a user, as another responded, "She'll be fired the next day."

 

"The press briefings would be unhinged," a user wrote.

 

"After the recent press secretary, are we really surprised?" asked another.

 

"This is a joke, right?" one user asked, as another echoed, "This would be hysterical."

 

"She needs to stick to rapping," a user suggested.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.