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After Trump gig, Nicki Minaj says her U.S. citizenship is close

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Nicki Minaj claims her U.S. citizenship paperwork is being finalized.

What happened

Nicki Minaj, a rapper, said she is finalizing her U.S. citizenship paperwork, having appeared with President Trump. She posted on social media that her citizenship is being finalized, accompanied by a photo of a gold card. The card, which delivers U.S. citizenship for those who pay $1 million, may have referred to multiple petitions arguing she should be deported to Trinidad and Tobago.

Why it matters

The development is significant as it concerns a high-profile figure's immigration status and potential citizenship. It may also be seen as a reflection of her changing stance on President Trump's policies. The rapper has previously spoken out against some of Trump's immigration policies.

Key facts

  • Nicki Minaj is a rapper who claims to be finalizing her U.S. citizenship paperwork.
  • She appeared with President Trump after previously speaking out against some of his immigration policies.
  • Minaj has been the subject of multiple petitions arguing she should be deported to Trinidad and Tobago.

Official statement

โ€œfrom Trinidad and Tobago when she was 5 years old, flashed a Trump gold card Wednesday after an event formally launching the president's IRA-style savings accounts for children. Her citizenship paperwork, she said on social media, was being finalized.โ€

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