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Nicki Minaj Lands Press Secretary Buzz After Mock Briefing on Air Force One

Headline from The Hollywood Reporter, on the newest of 2 developments

The president offered a different sort of compliment for the outspoken rapper and supporter at his Michigan rally.

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

    Headline from Just the News ·

  2. Newest

    Nicki Minaj Lands Press Secretary Buzz After Mock Briefing on Air Force One

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Nicki Minaj praises Trump aboard Air Force One, prompting joke about her becoming press secretary (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    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.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Nicki Minaj teased as new White House press secretary: Steven Cheung (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Iconic rapper Nicki Minaj is being teased as a possible replacement for the position of White House press secretary. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted a clip on X of Minaj discussing President Donald Trump’s tenure and success as a businessman.

  3. Blaze Media

    Is Nicki Minaj up for a key role in the Trump administration? (opens Blaze Media)

    Published

    Blaze Media's feed description

    Rapper Nicki Minaj became the topic of likely tongue-in-cheek speculation about a major White House vacancy after she took a ride on Air Force One. Karoline Leavitt's departure from the White House in August left the Trump administration in desperate need of a similarly talented press secretary.

  4. Advocate

    Nicki Minaj floated as Trump’s next press secretary. Now, the internet thinks she's a loser (opens Advocate)

    Published

    Advocate's feed description

    This story originally appeared on Out . In a move that feels more like a Saturday Night Live skit than real life, Nicki Minaj ’s name was floated as the next White House Press Secretary, after Trump praised her ass at a rally.

  5. New York Post

    Gavin Newsom’s blunt four-word response to rumors Nicki Minaj will be White House press secretary (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office weighed in on rumors that rapper Nicki Minaj could join the White House as press secretary — reviving a months-old beef with the MAGA-friendly ‘Beez in the Trap’ songstress. White House staffers appeared to float Minaj, 43, as a candidate for press secretary after Katie Za…

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Nicki Minaj Lands Press Secretary Buzz After Mock Briefing on Air Force One (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The president offered a different sort of compliment for the outspoken rapper and supporter at his Michigan rally.

  7. Advocate

    Trump’s team pitches Nicki Minaj for the White House press secretary gig he just fired Katie Zacharia from (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    Could rapper Nicki Minaj be the next “Super Freaky Girl” to serve as White House press secretary? White House communications director Steven Cheung openly floated the prospect, releasing a video of himself interviewing Minaj on Air Force One as she was headed to a rally with President Donald Trump .

  8. The M

    Trump's Team Floats Nicki Minaj as Next White House Press Secretary After Katie Zacharia's Firing (opens The M)

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    The M's feed description

    This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Could rapper Nicki Minaj be the next “Super Freaky Girl” to serve as White House press secretary? White House communications director Steven Cheung openly floated the prospect, releasing a video of himself interviewing Minaj on Air Force One as she wa…

  9. BizPac Review

    Nicki Minaj for White House press secretary? Gavin Newsom jumps into the bizarre rumor mill (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    California Governor Gavin Newsom is among those reacting to the idea that rapper Nicki Minaj could be the next White House press secretary. On Sunday, White House […]

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