Cheung Floats Nicki Minaj for White House Press Secretary

White House communications director Steven Cheung publicly floated Nicki Minaj as a possible press secretary in a social-media post, but there has been no official announcement that she is under consideration or has been appointed. On October 25, Cheung posted a video on X showing himself speaking with Minaj aboard Air Force One. He captioned it: “Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!” In the video, Minaj answered questions about President Donald Trump, praising his business background, work ethic and approach to international negotiations. The White House account replied to Cheung’s post with an eyes emoji, and Minaj shared the video with an American flag and a grinning face with sweat emoji. Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz also responded to the suggestion, asking Minaj’s fans what they thought of the idea. Those reactions amplified the online speculation, but do not establish that a hiring process is underway. Minaj appeared with Trump at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, where she voiced support for him and Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Her public support and appearance...