White House Official Dismisses Nicki Minaj's Trump Gold Card Claims
A White House representative has firmly clarified that the much-publicised Trump gold card displayed by rapper Nicki Minaj holds no legal immigration status whatsoever. According to the official, who spoke anonymously to The New York Times, the item is simply a gold-coloured memento featuring the president's image, rather than any form of official visa document.
Minaj's Social Media Boasts Meet Reality Check
The Trinidadian-born musician, who initially entered the United States illegally but has held a green card as a legal permanent resident for approximately two decades, recently showcased her "Trump Gold Card" on social media platforms. In her posts, Minaj suggested the card provided a fast-track pathway to American citizenship, available to those making a $1 million donation to the US Treasury alongside a $15,000 non-refundable processing fee. She later claimed to have received her card "free of charge."
However, the White House official poured cold water on these assertions, pointing out that Minaj is already well-advanced in the standard citizenship petition process. Given her long-standing legal residency status, she has no practical need for any immigration fast-track mechanism, rendering the souvenir card functionally worthless for her circumstances.
Context of the Card's Presentation
The card was gifted to Minaj during her attendance at a White House event last Wednesday, which was organised to promote the children's investment accounts established under the Trump administration's partisan spending package. During the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, President Trump lavished praise on the rapper, calling her "the greatest" and "the most successful female rapper in history."
Trump highlighted Minaj's reported investments of hundreds of thousands of dollars into the so-called "Trump accounts," stating she was "generously stepping up" to support children, particularly those of her fans. The president also acknowledged her as a "big Trump supporter" who has faced criticism but remained an "unbelievable supporter."
Minaj's Vocal MAGA Alignment
Nicki Minaj has become an increasingly visible figure within MAGA circles in recent months after publicly declaring her support for President Trump. Her appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest drew sharp criticism from fans, LGBTQ advocates, and civil rights groups alike.
At the White House event, wearing a distinctive puffy white fur-trimmed coat, Minaj professed to being Trump's "No. 1 fan" and vowed her support was unwavering. She stated that criticism and "hate" only motivated her to support him more, adding that "God is protecting" the president.
Media Mix-Up Adds to the Drama
In a related and embarrassing episode, Fox News host Laura Ingraham mistakenly confused Nicki Minaj with her rival, rapper Cardi B, during an on-air segment. The gaffe, which Ingraham was forced to quickly correct after a producer's intervention, sparked widespread mockery from observers and critics. Many noted the irony of a pro-Trump host mixing up MAGA's newly embraced hip-hop artist with another Black woman who happens to be Minaj's longtime adversary.
This series of events underscores the ongoing intersection of celebrity culture, political endorsement, and immigration policy in the current American landscape, with the White House's clarification serving as a stark reminder of the distinction between political souvenirs and official legal documents.
