Nicki Minaj praises Trump aboard Air Force One, prompting joke about her becoming press secretary

Rapper Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump during a flight aboard Air Force One on Sunday, as the pair traveled to Michigan for a rally ahead of the November midterm elections.

Minaj spoke with White House Communications Director Steven Cheung in a video shared on social media, touting Trump’s economic understanding, approach to foreign policy and his work ethic.

“He outworks people who are half his age,” Minaj said, praising the president’s demanding campaign schedule.

Cheung jokingly suggested Minaj could take on a new role in the administration, writing on X: “Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!”