Nicki Minaj: What She's Said About US Citizenship Following Trump Rally
Summary
Nicki Minaj appeared with Donald Trump at a Michigan rally on October 25 and urged support for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. She has said she was finalizing citizenship paperwork, but has not publicly confirmed becoming a U.S. citizen; her voting eligibility therefore remains unclear.Key Facts
- Minaj was born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and moved to the United States as a young child.
- In a 2024 livestream, Minaj said, “I'm not a citizen of America.”
- Minaj said in January 2026 that she was finalizing citizenship paperwork.
- A White House spokesperson described the Trump Gold Card Minaj received as a memento, not a visa document.
- Published accounts say Minaj has lawful permanent resident status.
- Federal elections are limited to U.S. citizens, so permanent residency alone does not qualify someone to vote in them.
- At the October 25 Michigan rally, Minaj praised Trump and said she would continue supporting him.
- Speculation that Minaj might become White House press secretary followed a joking exchange aboard Air Force One; no appointment was announced.
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