Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly displayed a “gold Trump card” Wednesday following an event launching the president’s new IRA-style savings accounts for children. Minaj stated on social media that her paperwork for U.S. citizenship is currently being finalized.
Minaj’s Public Support and Past Advocacy
The rapper, who revealed in 2018 she entered the U.S. as a 5-year-old “illegal immigrant” from Trinidad and Tobago, expressed her support for the president on X, stating, “Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President.” She also referenced petitions calling for her deportation. The “gold Trump card,” which reportedly comes with a $1 million price tag for citizenship, was shown in multiple posts.
Minaj’s support for the president appears to have evolved. While she stated in 2020 she found Trump “funny as hell” on “Celebrity Apprentice” but was troubled by the separation of children from their parents at the border, she now identifies as his “No. 1 fan.” She recently appeared onstage with Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, at a Turning Point USA conference, where she praised Trump’s stance on issues including the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
New Savings Accounts and Potential Future Developments
The event featuring Minaj formally launched the president’s new “Trump Accounts” for children, a new type of IRA offering a $1,000 seed deposit for children born between 2025 and 2028. Parents can contribute up to an additional $5,000 annually. Minaj reportedly donated “hundreds of thousands of dollars” to the new accounts.
Minaj’s son, nicknamed “Papa Bear,” born in 2020, is currently too old to qualify for the initial $1,000 deposit. It is possible that the program could be expanded in the future to include children born before 2025. Further, Minaj’s continued public support could lead to additional collaborations with the administration. However, given her history of outspokenness, it is also possible that her relationship with the president could shift depending on future events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Trump Account”?
The “Trump Account” is a new type of IRA for U.S. citizens younger than 18, seeded with $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury for children born between 2025 and 2028. Parents can contribute up to $5,000 annually.
What did Nicki Minaj say about her immigration status?
Nicki Minaj revealed in 2018 that she was brought to the United States as an “illegal immigrant” from Trinidad and Tobago when she was 5 years old and stated Wednesday that her citizenship paperwork is being finalized.
What is the significance of the “gold Trump card”?
The “gold Trump card” reportedly costs $1 million and delivers citizenship in the United States. Minaj displayed the card after the event launching the new savings accounts, and referenced petitions arguing for her deportation.
How might Minaj’s public support of the president impact her career and public image?
