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Trump Hails Nicki Minaj; She Claims Free Gold Visa

7/7/2026

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Trump Praises Minaj

U.S. President Donald Trump praised rapper Nicki Minaj as “so respected, so hot, so great” at a White House Rose Garden lunch on July 6, 2026.
Minaj posted a White House photo with the hashtag #WhiteHouseBarbie and thanked Trump on X.
She showed a Bible Trump autographed on February 21, 2026.
Minaj claimed she received a Gold Card visa, normally costing a $15,000 fee and a $1 million gift, but it was free.

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Minaj Embraces Conservatism

Nicki Minaj embraced conservatism by sharing a stage with commentator Erika Kirk.
She told an interview she regrets several older lyrics, aligning with conservative rap critiques.
LGBTQ+ and people-of-color fans expressed disappointment, citing President Donald Trump’s anti-LGBTQ record as contrary to Minaj’s past advocacy.
Since her shift, Minaj has not released new music and was photographed with Carolina Urrea, wife of Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz, underscoring her admin ties.

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Trump Praises Minaj

U.S. President Donald Trump praised rapper Nicki Minaj as “so respected, so hot, so great” at a White House Rose Garden lunch on July 6, 2026.
Minaj posted a White House photo with the hashtag #WhiteHouseBarbie and thanked Trump on X.
She showed a Bible Trump autographed on February 21, 2026.
Minaj claimed she received a Gold Card visa, normally costing a $15,000 fee and a $1 million gift, but it was free.

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