Nicki Minaj is set to join President Donald Trump this week at a U.S. Treasury Department summit tied to the launch of the administration’s new “Trump Accounts,” a move that underscores the rapper’s increasingly public alignment with the president and his economic agenda.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Minaj is expected to appear Wednesday (January 28) in Washington, D.C., alongside Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as part of a high-profile rollout for the tax-advantaged savings program. The event will be streamed on X and feature remarks from administration officials, policy briefings, and panel discussions on financial literacy and long-term savings for children.
Trump Accounts were created under last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and function as individual retirement-style savings accounts for minors, allowing contributions from parents, guardians, employers, and other donors.
Minaj confirmed her participation on X, sharing a message in support of the initiative. “The true meaning of paying it forward,” she wrote alongside a flyer for the event. “Early financial literacy and financial support for our children will give them a major head start in life. In some cases, they will end up teaching their very own parents how to invest and what to invest in.” Minaj added, “This makes me very happy.”
Other scheduled participants include Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Cheryl Hines, entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, conservative influencer Isabel Brown, and political consultant Alex Bruesewitz.
The Treasury Department has described the summit as an effort to bring together administration officials, private-sector leaders, and everyday Americans to explain how the accounts work and highlight their projected economic impact. Secretary Bessent has previously said the program will be promoted during a Super Bowl commercial later this year.
Minaj’s appearance comes as she continues to face backlash for her support of Trump and his policies. Last month, she appeared onstage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where she praised the president and said he had given many Americans hope. Following that appearance, a petition calling for her deportation circulated online and amassed tens of thousands of signatures.
Minaj, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, entered the United States as a child and has previously acknowledged that she is not a U.S. citizen. During a TikTok Live in 2024, she addressed her immigration status directly.
“I’ve been in the States for many years,” Minaj said at the time. “You would think that with the millions of dollars that I’ve paid in taxes to this country that I would have been given an honorary citizenship many, many, many thousands of years ago.”
Despite criticism, Minaj has continued to publicly support Trump during his return to office, positioning her involvement in the Treasury summit as part of what she describes as a broader commitment to financial education and generational wealth-building.
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