Nicki Minaj posted photos from the White House after President Donald Trump praised her during a July 6 luncheon in the Rose Garden.
Trump introduced Minaj to the crowd by calling her “so respected,” “so hot” and “so great,” according to XXL. He also described her as a “great friend” of “common sense” before asking her to stand.
Minaj later shared a photo with Trump from the Oval Office and wrote, “Whoa!!!! #WhiteHouseBarbie with her favorite President of all time!!!” The Independent also reported that she posted several images and videos from the visit.
Trump Praised Nicki Minaj During the Rose Garden Lunch
Whoa!!!! #WhiteHouseBarbie with her favorite President of all time!!! 🙌🏽🇺🇸♥️ pic.twitter.com/Kz7GJxEds0
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 6, 2026
Trump singled out Minaj while speaking at the White House Rose Garden Club Luncheon. “We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and a great friend of — I don’t say conservative — I say common sense,” he said, according to XXL.
He continued, “She’s a fantastic person, and she’s a woman that’s respected by everybody. And she’s got real talent, Nicki Minaj.” Trump then asked her to stand as the crowd applauded.
People also covered the remarks, reporting that Minaj attended the July 6 White House lunch and later posted clips and photos from the visit.
Minaj Posted Her Own White House Photos
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Minaj’s X post showed her standing with Trump inside the Oval Office. The caption leaned on the “Barbie” branding that has followed her career for years, this time with the hashtag “#WhiteHouseBarbie.”
Minaj also shared images of herself near Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame” and by the autopen image displayed in place of former President Joe Biden’s portrait.
The Shade Room also shared footage and images from Minaj’s White House visit on Instagram, where the comments quickly filled with reactions to the appearance and Trump’s remarks.
The Visit Followed Earlier Trump-Aligned Appearances
Minaj has become a recurring celebrity presence around Trump during his second term. XXL noted that she previously praised him at a Turning Point USA event in December 2025.
The Independent reported that Minaj also visited the White House in January for a Trump Accounts event tied to children’s investment accounts. During that visit, she described herself as Trump’s “No. 1 fan,” according to the outlet.
Her July 6 visit added another public photo with Trump, this time paired with his Rose Garden praise and her own “favorite President of all time” caption.