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Nicki Minaj Backs Trump, Showcases Controversial Gold Card

1/31/2026

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Minaj Backs Trump

Nicki Minaj expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit on January 28, 2026.
She showcased a Trump Gold Card, claiming it would speed her citizenship.
A White House official said the card is a memento, not a visa.
Minaj, a permanent resident for about 20 years, plans to invest between $150,000 and $300,000 in Trump's initiative for tax-advantaged accounts for children, despite backlash.

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Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Minaj

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized rapper Nicki Minaj for backing President Donald Trump, calling her a "formerly undocumented person turning on her own for personal gain".
Minaj, who immigrated from Trinidad to the United States as a child, previously condemned Donald Trump's immigration policies in 2018.
Nicki Minaj announced on X that she received a Trump immigration "gold card" and is pursuing U.S. citizenship, thanking Trump for the opportunity.

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Minaj Backs Trump

Nicki Minaj expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit on January 28, 2026.
She showcased a Trump Gold Card, claiming it would speed her citizenship.
A White House official said the card is a memento, not a visa.
Minaj, a permanent resident for about 20 years, plans to invest between $150,000 and $300,000 in Trump's initiative for tax-advantaged accounts for children, despite backlash.

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