Posted by During a recent speech at the White House Rose Garden Club Luncheon, President Donald Trump took a moment to publicly commend rap superstar Nicki Minaj, labeling her as both “hot” and a “great friend of common sense.” The event, held on Monday, July 6, 2026, was organized to celebrate the launch of Trump Accounts, a new investment initiative aimed at supporting children.
Addressing the attendees, the president highlighted the presence of the New York-born artist, who has become an increasingly vocal supporter of his administration. “We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and a great friend of — I don’t say conservative — I say common sense,” Trump remarked during his address. He further praised her professional achievements, noting, “She’s a fantastic person, and she’s a woman that’s respected by everybody. And she’s got real talent, Nicki Minaj.”
Following the president’s invitation to stand, Minaj was met with applause from the crowd. The rapper, who attended the event in a summer dress, later utilized her X account to share her experience, including a photograph taken in the Oval Office. She captioned the post, “Whoa!!!! #WhiteHouseBarbie with her favorite President of all time.”
This public display of mutual admiration follows a period of growing political alignment for the artist. In December 2025, Minaj spoke at a Turning Point USA event, where she expressed her admiration for the president’s leadership. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president,” she stated at the time. “He has given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys. And to win and to do with your head held high and your integrity intact.”