White House: Nicki Minaj floated as a possible future spokesperson by official

Steven Cheung, communications director for the U.S. presidency, suggested Nicki Minaj as a possible new White House spokesperson in a video posted on X on October 25, 2026. Filmed aboard Air Force One before Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Michigan, the video shows Cheung asking the singer about the economy, the campaign and polling. Minaj praised the president’s understanding of the economy and reposted the video, but no appointment has been announced. The position has been vacant since Katie Zacharia, who replaced Karoline Leavitt on October 9, left the role about five days later.