Nicki Minaj got the spotlight at a Trump rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Saturday, when the president asked her to stand and told the arena she was“hard to miss”and“never looked more beautiful.”Minaj rose from the crowd, waved, and later joined Trump on stage in a gold Gucci suit, praising his administration and leading chants of his name.
The political buzz arrived quickly: White House Communications Director Steven Cheung teased Minaj as a possible pick for press secretary, a role that’s been vacant since Katie Zacharia’s five-day tenure ended earlier this month. Minaj backed up the speculation with a Sunday flight aboard Air Force One, capping a very busy weekend for the rapper-turned-supporter.
Whether the podium is actually in her future is anyone’s guess, but the moment has reignited the debate over just how much celebrity belongs inside political rallies and White House press shops. Would a pop icon thrive in that briefing room, or should the job go to a seasoned insider? Tell us your take in the comments.
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