Overview
- Minaj appeared at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington and called herself the president’s No. 1 fan, saying criticism motivates her support.
- She promoted the children’s investment accounts program and posted on X about finalizing citizenship paperwork while referencing a Trump “gold card.”
- White House officials said the card is merely a souvenir with no legal value, and an official noted she has been a lawful permanent resident for about two decades applying through normal channels.
- Reports indicate she pledged between $150,000 and $300,000 to Trump Accounts, and Trump said she is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Backlash followed her appearance, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly rebuking her and LGBTQ advocates, civil rights groups, and many fans voicing disappointment.