Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Trump’s ‘Creepy’ Question in Awkward Exchange

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A "bizarre" unscripted moment at the #WhiteHouse has the internet in a tailspin. During a reception marking the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth on February 18, 2026, President #DonaldTrump deviated from his prepared remarks to lavish unusually personal praise on rapper #NickiMinaj. The President declared, "I love Nicki Minaj," before commenting that her "skin's so beautiful" and posing a "creepy" question about her signature long nails, asking the rapper if they were "real."  Minaj, who has recently branded herself the President's "#1 fan," appeared visibly taken aback by the fixation on her physical appearance, reportedly "refusing to entertain" the question and shifting the conversation back to policy. This #BreakingNews report analyzes the #Inquisitr breakdown of the interaction, the viral "cringe" reactions from the #Barbz, and why critics say the President’s focus on Minaj’s complexion was "profoundly weird" for a formal historical event. We explore the #Signalgate leaks regarding the administration's celebrity outreach strategy and the latest on Nicki’s #GoldCard citizenship status.  #NickiMinaj #DonaldTrump #BlackHistoryMonth #BreakingNews #TrumpNews #WhiteHouse #AwkwardMoment #USPolitics #GOP #Inquisitr #NewsUpdate #WashingtonDC #Trump2026 #2026Midterms #Signalgate #TruthSocial #MAHA #TrendingNow #InsideTheWhiteHouse #Barbz #NickiMinajNews #BeautyStandards #PoliticalScandal #NewsAnalysis #EastRoom #CringeAlert

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00:00Donald Trump publicly praised Nicki Minaj during remarks to reporters, recounting details

00:04from a recent meeting with the chart-topping artist.

00:07Speaking from the White House, Trump addressed members of the press and raised Minaj's name

00:11during the exchange.

00:12Do we love Nicki Minaj?

00:13I love Nicki Minaj, he said, adding that she had visited weeks earlier.

00:17Trump described her appearance, commenting on her skin and her long nails.

00:20He told reporters that he asked Minaj whether her nails were real and said she chose not

00:25to elaborate on the question.

00:26Trump continued by calling Minaj, so beautiful and so great, and added that she gets it.

00:32Video of the remarks quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing strong reactions

00:36from users.

00:37Several critics described the comments as inappropriate, while others questioned the tone and focus

00:42of Trump's description.

00:43Posts on X labeled the exchange, creepy, and argued that the comments reduced the artist

00:48to her physical appearance.

00:50Supporters, meanwhile, pointed to Minaj's previous public statements backing the president.

00:53The renewed attention follows Minaj's appearance at the Trump Account Summit in Washington,

00:58D.C. on January 28.

00:59During the event, she joined Trump on stage and posed for photographs.

01:04In a brief introduction, Minaj referred to herself as the president's number one fan,

01:09and stated that criticism directed at him only motivated her to show greater support.

01:13She said that public attacks and what she described as smear campaigns would not deter

01:16her backing.

01:17Minaj also expressed confidence in Trump's political strength and concluded her remarks

01:21with a reference to faith and protection.

01:23Days later, on February 16, Minaj posted AI-generated images on X depicting herself and Trump wearing

01:29coordinated pink outfits while seated in a car and counting stacks of cash.

01:33The images were captioned, Happy Hashtag President's Day, adding another layer to the

01:38ongoing online discussion surrounding their political alignment.

01:41As the video of Trump's remarks continues to circulate, the exchange has sparked broader

01:45debate about celebrity involvement in politics and the tone of public discourse surrounding

01:50high-profile figures.

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