President Donald Trump has signaled openness to the prospect of rapper Nicki Minaj taking on the role of White House press secretary, telling "The Benny Show" that the concept merits consideration. The comments, published October 31, 2026, mark the latest development in speculation that has circulated among administration staff in recent weeks.
Asked about the possibility of Minaj leading press briefings, Trump responded, "That's a good idea. I think I'll have to think about that," according to TMZ.com. The president also suggested that host Benny Johnson would be a suitable candidate for the position, though the seriousness of either suggestion remains unclear.
The speculation originated after Minaj accompanied White House staff aboard Air Force One to a midterm rally, prompting discussion among administration personnel about her potential role. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung amplified the idea on X last weekend, writing, "Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!" as reported by TMZ.com.
Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz also engaged with the proposal, addressing the artist's fanbase in a post: "Hey Barbz, what do we think about this idea??" he wrote, according to TMZ.com.
The press secretary discussion follows remarks Trump made at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where he publicly complimented Minaj's appearance. "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a** before: Nicki Minaj. That's hard to miss. Stand up. That's hard to miss," the president told the crowd, TMZ.com reported.
Whether Minaj will actually assume a role in the administration remains uncertain, but the public conversation surrounding the possibility has drawn attention from both political observers and the artist's devoted fanbase. For local readers following national political developments, the episode underscores the unconventional nature of the current administration's staffing discussions and its intersection with celebrity culture.