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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Nica Marie Virtudazo

Nicki Minaj Reacts After White House Director Floats Idea of Making Her the New Press Secretary

Nicki Minaj responded with emojis after Steven Cheung joked about making her White House press secretary. No appointment has been confirmed (Credit: Gage Skidmore/FlickrCC BY-SA 4.0)

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.

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