Cheung Jokes Minaj Could Be White House Press Secretary

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted a video Sunday of rapper Nicki Minaj praising President Donald Trump during an interview aboard Air Force One, then joked in the caption that she could be the next White House press secretary. The clip showed Cheung asking Minaj about the economy, Trump’s approach to international affairs and his work ethic. Minaj said Trump understood economics, citing his experience recovering from financial trouble, and said he was tough internationally. She also praised his campaign schedule, saying he outworked people half his age and was focused on helping other Republicans win. Cheung’s caption called Minaj a possible new press secretary, but it was a tease rather than an announcement of an appointment. The White House position was reported to be vacant after Katie Zacharia left following five days in the role. No official announcement naming a successor was reported. Minaj also criticized polls she described as fake and urged conservatives to vote. Her comments were recorded in the video Cheung posted on X; they were not an independent assessment of the economy or Trump’s record. The interview took place as Trump traveled to...