Nicki Minaj to Appear at White House for New Trump Finance Initiative

Rapper to lend support to 'Trump Accounts' program aimed at improving children's financial literacy

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:23pm

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Nicki Minaj will be attending a Treasury Department summit on Wednesday to lend her support for a new federal initiative called 'Trump Accounts' - investment accounts for children under 18 that will provide $1,000 in federal seed money and tax-free growth. The accounts can only be used for education, home-buying, retirement, or starting a business once the child turns 18. This will be Minaj's second appearance at the White House, as she previously attended an event on violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Why it matters

Nicki Minaj's high-profile support for this Trump administration initiative is seen as another example of the rapper's increasing alignment with conservative causes, which has drawn both praise and criticism from her fanbase. The 'Trump Accounts' program is also part of the administration's broader push to promote financial literacy and economic opportunity, particularly in lower-income communities.

The details

The 'Trump Accounts' program was created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law last year. The accounts will operate similarly to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), with the investments growing tax-free until the account owner turns 18. Eligibility for the accounts will be determined by zip code, with a focus on areas where the median income is $150,000 or less. In addition to Nicki Minaj, the summit will also feature Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary and actress Cheryl Hines, who is married to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • The Treasury Department summit where Nicki Minaj will appear is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • Nicki Minaj previously appeared at the White House for an event on violence against Christians in Nigeria.

The players

Nicki Minaj

A popular American rapper who has been increasingly vocal in her support for conservative causes, including the Trump administration.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is overseeing the launch of the 'Trump Accounts' program.

Scott Bessent

The current Secretary of the Treasury who will be hosting the summit where Nicki Minaj will appear.

Kevin O'Leary

A Canadian businessman and investor who is best known as a 'shark' on the reality TV show Shark Tank, and is expected to attend the Treasury Department summit.

Cheryl Hines

An American actress who is married to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and is also expected to attend the Treasury Department summit.

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What they’re saying

“The true meaning of paying it forward. Early financial literacy & financial support for our children will give them a major head start in life. In some cases, they will end up teaching their very own parents how to invest & what to invest in. This makes me very happy.”

— Nicki Minaj (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The Treasury Department is planning to promote the 'Trump Accounts' program to families during the upcoming Super Bowl with a commercial.

The takeaway

Nicki Minaj's continued support for the Trump administration's initiatives, despite backlash from some of her fans, highlights the rapper's willingness to break from traditional political alliances in the entertainment industry. The 'Trump Accounts' program is part of the administration's broader efforts to boost financial literacy and economic opportunity, particularly in lower-income communities.