Rapper Nicki Minaj Flaunts ‘Trump Gold Card’ After Celebrating President, Says She’s Finalising US Citizenship
Rapper Nicki Minaj has stirred widespread attention by publicly displaying a Trump Gold Card and linking it to her ongoing effort to finalise her United States citizenship, hours after loudly celebrating former President Donald Trump at a political event.
Minaj, 43, appeared at the Trump Accounts Summit — a Washington, D.C. event promoting a Trump‑linked initiative — where she described herself as Trump’s “No. 1 fan” and expressed strong admiration for the former president. Shortly after the summit, she took to social media to share a photo of a gold‑coloured card emblazoned with Trump’s image, writing only “Welp…” alongside the snapshot.
In a follow‑up post, Minaj said she is “finalising that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President,” adding that she received the card “free of charge.” She also used the playful phrase “Oh CitizenNIKA you are thee moment” as she described her progress toward US residency.
The Trump Gold Card is an immigration initiative introduced under Trump’s recent policy agenda that offers a pathway to fast‑tracked US residency and, eventually, citizenship for foreign nationals who invest significant sums in the US economy — traditionally involving a $1 million contribution plus processing fees. However, Minaj claimed her card was issued without cost.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj moved to the United States as a child and has lived in the country for decades, building a high‑profile music career. She previously acknowledged in 2018 that she was not yet a US citizen despite years of residency and paying taxes. Her recent posts suggest she is now pursuing citizenship formally.
The rapper’s embrace of Trump and her public celebration of the Gold Card come amid criticism from some fans and commentators, who have questioned her shift in political alignment given her past criticism of Trump’s immigration policies. She remains vocal, however, saying that negative reactions do not affect her and instead motivate her support.
Minaj’s posts have garnered millions of views and triggered debate online, with many noting the unusual intersection of celebrity pop culture and high‑profile political symbolism. Whether her claims about the Gold Card’s cost will be clarified by official sources remains to be seen as the story develops.
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