Nicki Minaj is being considered for the position of press secretary for Donald Trump.

Posted by Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov, Oct 27, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

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Sources: 2 contradict3 support4 context
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Confidence: 45%

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica TarlovOct 27, 2026

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov cover key elections, at home and abroad, in the leadup to the U.S. midterm elections. With Election Day one week away, both parties are bringing out their celebrity firepower. Nicki Minaj is backing Trump and MAGA candidates — and is reportedly being considered for press secretary. Meanwhile, Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats, mocking Trump’s gold-heavy White House renovations. Is the Right feigning outrage over the former president’s “Cheesecake Factory” characterization? …

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Sources show Minaj was publicly floated for the press secretary role by White House communications director Steven Cheung on Oct 25, and Trump later called the idea 'a good idea' that he would think about, but multiple outlets say it was unclear whether she was seriously under consideration and Snopes calls it a joking suggestion.

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Contradicts. Snopes describes the Trump administration as having 'jokingly suggested' Minaj could be the next press secretary, and Advocate reports it 'remains unclear whether Minaj is seriously being considered for the job.'[1][2]

Supports. White House communications director Steven Cheung posted a video from Air Force One on Oct 25 saying 'I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary,' and outlets report Minaj was floated by White House staffers for the role.[2][3][4][5]

Context. Trump, in an interview published Oct 31, called the idea of Minaj as press secretary 'a good idea' and said he would think about it, without confirming any appointment.[6][7][8]

Context. Newsweek notes Trump's lighthearted tone left unanswered whether either Minaj or Benny Johnson is under serious consideration, and Effingham Radio reports no official announcement that Minaj is being considered.[7][9]