Nicki Minaj reacted on X with emojis on 25 October after White House communications director Steven Cheung jokingly suggested she could become press secretary. His post did not confirm that President Donald Trump was considering her for the position.
The exchange followed a viral claim about a possible appointment circulated by the X account @PopBase on 19 October. Cheung's subsequent mock interview with the rapper added to the discussion, according to the New York Post.