Nicki Minaj says she is President Donald Trump’s “No. 1 fan.”
While speaking at the Trump Accounts Summit on Wednesday (Jan. 28) in Washington, D.C., the 43-year-old rapper held hands with the president and declared her loyalty won’t be changing anytime soon.
“I don’t know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's No. 1 fan. That's not going to change,” Minaj said at the podium with the president standing behind her.
She continued, “And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more—and it’s gonna motivate all of us to support him more. We’re not going to let them get away with bullying him and, you know, the smear campaigns: It’s not going to work, OK? He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him. Amen.”
What did Donald Trump say about Nicki Minaj?
Before Minaj made her impromptu speech, Trump introduced her as "the greatest and most successful female rapper in history." He told the crowd that Minaj was "generously” investing "hundreds of thousands of dollars” into Trump Accounts for the children of her fans.
"Why should you give to somebody else's fans?” he joked. “Give to your fans. I like that!"
He also said he had long heard that Minaj was "a big Trump supporter and a Trump fan" who "took a little heat on occasion."
Trump then joked about growing his nails similar to Minaj’s saying, "I said, ‘I'm going to let my nails grow’ because I love those nails."
He concluded, "She's been MAGA. What can I say? She's been with us all the way."
What are Trump Accounts?
Wednesday’s summit is a day-long event designed to encourage parents to enroll their children in Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged investment account created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that became law in July.
The program provides a one-time $1,000 government contribution for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, once families sign up.
Families can add up to $5,000 per year, employers can contribute up to $2,500, and early withdrawals before age 59 1/2 face taxes and significant penalties unless used for limited purposes such as college tuition or a first home.
According to the New York Post, Minaj is pledging hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the initial $1,000 investments for her fans' newborns, potentially totaling between $150,000 and $300,000, though the final amount is still in flux.
“I absolutely love my Barbz. I want to see them bring healthy, and successful children into the world,” she told the Post in a statement. “I want to see them bring healthy, and successful children into the world. Becoming a mother was the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me, and I want others to experience the same joy my son has brought into my life.”
The artist and her husband, Kenneth Petty, have a 5-year-old son they refer to publicly as Papa Bear.
“I know raising a child can be expensive and challenging at times, so I’m committed to doing whatever I can to support them,” Minaj added.
She continued, “This program will benefit everyone, decreasing the gap for future prosperity between children who traditionally aren't born with a full bank account & children who are. I believe it will have the most profound impact on urban communities, which often face greater financial challenges," she added.
“It’s an excellent way to educate kids on the value of investing, saving, and managing money responsibly," the "Pound the Alarm" rapper concluded.
What do Trump’s critics say about Trump Accounts?
The program has drawn criticism from those who argue it primarily benefits wealthier families who can afford ongoing contributions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously called the accounts “a backdoor for privatizing Social Security,” a remark he later sought to walk back.
When did Nicki Minaj become a Trump supporter?
Minaj's ties to the Trump administration have grown in recent months.
She spoke at a United Nations conference in November about claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria before thanking Trump for "his leadership on the global stage.”
She also drew attention for her critical comments of California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his support for transgender children and for opposing his expected 2028 presidential bid.
Her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit followed a surprise visit in December 2025 to Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, where she spoke with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, about her "utmost respect" for the commander in chief.
Hours after her appearance at the summit, Minaj shared a photo holding a Trump Gold Card along with the caption, “Welp…”
In another tweet in which she addressed speculation about her immigration status, Minaj wrote that the card “isn’t for Residency.” She continued, “I’ve had that for decades. Knock it off.”
In a recently resurfaced post from 2018, Minaj admitted she arrived to the U.S. as an “illegal immigrant” at age 5. That post has been revisited in light of Minaj’s ongoing support of the president, who has been fiercely instructing federal agents to crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
Per its official website, the Trump Gold Card is an expedited visa based on "an individual’s ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States." An applicant must pay a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security. After being vetted, an additional $1 million "gift" is required as "evidence" of the individual's ability to benefit the U.S.