Donald Trump praises Nicki Minaj during business competition premiere

During the premiere of ‘Million Dollar Pitch’, a business competition produced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), President Donald Trump referred to rapper Nicki Minaj as his ‘favorite’ person. The clip, which shows the judges meeting with the President in the Oval Office, also featured Trump noting that Minaj has been with him for a long time, though he did not specify the exact duration.

Minaj, who serves as a judge on the show alongside Grant Cardone and Joe Gebbia, responded to the interaction on X, stating she is ‘not going anywhere’ and is ‘right where I need to be.’ The competition, which is streaming on YouTube and Prime Video, features five national finalists competing for a $1 million prize pool.

The President’s comments have sparked significant debate among social media users regarding the depth and timeline of Minaj’s political allegiances, with some fans questioning if her support for the MAGA movement is a recent development or a long-standing connection.