Nicki Minaj to Join Fox News at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Key Points
- Known for vocal MAGA support, she previously appeared with Turning Point USA and praised the president.
- Fox News is hosting her, with top on-air talent and a VIP cocktail party at the Washington Hilton.
- Event features Trump's return after a decade-long boycott, plus entertainment by mentalist Oz Pearlman.
NICKI Minaj is officially stepping into the political spotlight by attending this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a guest of Fox News.
The rapper, known for her recent vocal support of the MAGA movement, will be rubbing shoulders with top Fox News personalities and political figures at the Washington Hilton this Saturday.
Minaj, 43, has made no secret of her political stance, having appeared alongside Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk last December where she declared, “I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president.”
She also clasped hands with Donald Trump at the Trump Accounts Launch Summit earlier this year, signalling her growing involvement in political events.
Fox News is rolling out the red carpet for Minaj, with their entire top on-air team, including Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, attending the dinner and the exclusive VIP cocktail party.
The event marks Trump’s return to the dinner after over a decade-long boycott, adding even more buzz to the gathering.
Entertainment will be provided by mentalist Oz Pearlman, while CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang will deliver the official remarks.
The weekend is packed with parties, including bashes from Vanity Fair’s new editor and various media and talent agencies.
Minaj’s presence at such a politically charged event highlights her evolving public persona beyond music and into the realm of political engagement.
It remains to be seen how this move will play out for the rapper’s career and public image going forward.