Trump, Nicki Minaj hold hands at DC summit
Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET
Nicki Minaj has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken Trump supporters, even calling herself his "No. 1 fan." See the rapper and singer-songwriter hold hands with President Donald Trump on stage during the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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A detailed view as musician Nicki Minaj (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump hold hands on stage during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump and musician Nicki Minaj hold hands onstage at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
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President Donald Trump (R) greets rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj during an event on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP Via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump and musician Nicki Minaj laugh onstage at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSMusician Nicki Minaj gives a thumbs up as she attends the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSPresident Donald Trump greets musician Nicki Minaj onstage at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
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President Donald Trump listens as rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj speaks during an event on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj stands as she is recognized by President Donald Trump as he delivers remarks on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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President Donald Trump shakes hands onstage with rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj during an event on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Musician Nicki Minaj joins President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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(L-R) US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj listen as President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Musician Nicki Minaj joins President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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Musician Nicki Minaj joins President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump fixes the microphone for musician Nicki Minaj at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSPresident Donald Trump listens while musician Nicki Minaj delivers remarks at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.
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President Donald Trump (C), alongside rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj (L), shakes hands with Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary (R) during an event on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Dell CEO Michael Dell (L), US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bassent (3L) rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj (C) and actress Cheryl Hines (2R), wife of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., applaud as President Donald Trump arrives to speaks about 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Musician Nicki Minaj delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Musician Nicki Minaj (C) applaud as they attend the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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Musician Nicki Minaj reacts as President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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Musician Nicki Minaj attends the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
Win McNamee, Getty Images
Musician Nicki Minaj attends the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. "Trump Accounts" are a portion of recently passed tax and spending legislation where the federal government will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for every child born between 2025 and 2028 once parents sign their children up while filing their income taxes.
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