President Donald Trump, speaking at a White House Rose Garden luncheon on Monday, singled out rapper Nicki Minaj in remarks that touched on the Small Business Administration. Minaj, who attended as a guest, has recently shifted from past criticism of Trump to becoming a prominent celebrity backer of his administration. During his prepared comments, Trump praised her as a talented entertainer and a supporter of “common sense.” He then directly addressed her while discussing small businesses, calling attention to their collective economic scale. The appearance underscored the growing public political alliance between the rapper and the president, drawing both celebration and criticism on social media. The event highlighted how entertainers are increasingly involved in policy-focused White House outreach.