# White House Tips Nicki Minaj for Press Secretary

> White House Communications Director says Nicki Minaj could become next press secretary after rally appearance.
- Title: White House Tips Nicki Minaj for Press Secretary · NME
- Summary: White House Communications Director says Nicki Minaj could become next press secretary after rally appearance. White House Communications Director Steven…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/white-house-tips-nicki-minaj-as-next-press-secretary-3974384
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:44:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nicki minaj, white house, press secretary, donald trump, steven cheung, campaign rally, michigan, music, culture
## White House tip
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung suggested Nicki Minaj as potential press secretary after her rally appearance with Trump.

> Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!
## Rally appearance
Nicki Minaj joined Trump at Michigan campaign rally where he praised her 'beautiful' backside.

> That’s hard to miss. Stand up
## Trump's praise
Trump called Minaj 'Number One fan' and said she changed country's energy.

> We really need all these great people to be elected, because this is a major turning point for our country
## Previous support
Minaj defended Trump's leadership and called him 'fun' and 'grounded' during Fox News interview.

> He’s not just smart, and, you know, he’s not just the president. But he’s also someone that I can relate to
## Backlash response
Minaj deactivated Instagram after backlash over Trump support and faced deportation petitions.

> no one has been a stronger advocate for the LGBT community than Trump
## Key takeaway

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung suggested Nicki Minaj as potential press secretary after her rally appearance with Trump.