Rumors Swirl That Trump Ally Nicki Minaj Could Join White House; Betting Odds Jump to 8%, Putting Her in Third Place

A press secretary rumor sparked by a communications director’s joke

'Donald Trump', the U.S. president, has received steadfast support from renowned rapper 'Nicki Minaj', who is now being discussed as a possible candidate for the next 'White House' press secretary in an unusual turn of events. The speculation has drawn attention from both political circles and the public, going beyond a mere passing joke.

According to major media outlets on the 26th (local time), the speculation began after White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted a video of 'Nicki Minaj' on his social media account, writing, “I think we found the new White House press secretary.” The video shows Minaj, who accompanied President Trump on a campaign trip to Michigan, sitting across from Cheung aboard 'Air Force One' and praising the president’s accomplishments as if giving a briefing.

The post drew further attention after the official White House account responded and Alex Bruesewitz, a digital strategy adviser to the Trump campaign, asked Minaj’s fan base for its opinion. The White House press secretary position is currently vacant following Katie Zacharia’s dismissal, and the tongue-in-cheek prediction is gaining traction.

Betting markets stir as Minaj remains a staunch supporter despite constitutional limits

Online prediction markets reacted immediately. On 'Polymarket', a leading betting site, the odds that 'Nicki Minaj' would be named the next press secretary briefly surged to 8%, putting her in third place overall. Another platform, Kalshi, also gave her a 4% chance, underscoring the high level of public interest.

Minaj drew attention at a Michigan Republican campaign event when she stood alongside President 'Donald Trump' and said, “It is an honor every time to be with the president, and if you run for president again in the future, I will continue to support you without wavering.”

However, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution makes a third presidential term impossible. Even so, as President Trump continues to suggest the possibility of a third term, political observers are weighing how the wholehearted support of pop culture icon 'Nicki Minaj' could affect efforts to rally his supporters.