The moment, captured on video and widely shared across social media platforms, quickly drew attention as Trump introduced the award-winning rapper to guests attending the event.
While welcoming Minaj, the president highlighted both her popularity and talent, describing her in flattering terms.
“We also have a woman that is respected and so hot. She is such a great friend, a fantastic person, a woman that is respected by everybody, and she’s got real talent; we have Nicki Minaj,” Trump said.
The comments immediately sparked widespread reactions online, with supporters and critics alike weighing in on the president's description of the music star.
Minaj later acknowledged the moment on X (formerly Twitter), where she shared photographs from the White House gathering and appeared pleased by the recognition she received from the president.
“Whoa! #WhiteHouseBarbie with her favorite President of all time!” she wrote.
Her latest appearance at the White House further highlights her increasingly visible association with Trump, a relationship that has drawn significant public attention in recent months.
Earlier this year, Minaj attended the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, where she openly declared her support for the president. Speaking during the event, the rapper described herself as “probably the president’s number one fan,” while maintaining that public criticism of her political views would not affect her support.
The White House luncheon and Minaj's response have since fueled fresh discussions across social media, with many users debating the significance of the rapper's growing political alignment and Trump's public endorsement of the award-winning artist.