WASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 – Rapper Nicki Minaj is on a fast track to U.S. citizenship after receiving a “Trump Gold Card” from former President Donald Trump, a move that’s already sparking debate and raising eyebrows. The artist, who was brought to the United States illegally as a child, revealed the news on social media, posting a picture of the exclusive card.
A Golden Opportunity: Minaj’s Path to Citizenship
The rapper’s journey from undocumented childhood to potential citizenship is being expedited through a controversial program offering residency in exchange for substantial financial contributions.
- The Trump Gold Card expedites the path to legal residency for recipients.
- The card is reportedly available after a $1 million contribution plus a $15,000 processing fee.
- Minaj publicly declared herself trump’s “number one fan” at an event with the former president.
- Trump stated Minaj had already donated “hundreds of thousands” to government-sponsored accounts.
Minaj shared an image of the Trump Gold Card on X,accompanied by a caption praising Trump’s vision for the country. This follows a recent appearance with Trump where she publicly proclaimed herself “the president’s No. 1 fan,” a moment captured and widely circulated on TikTok:
@consequence Nicki Minaj appeared with Donald Trump and called herself “the president’s No. 1 fan.” #nickiminaj #trump #donaldtrump
The Trump Gold Card program, launched during the former president’s time in office, has been criticized for perhaps allowing wealthy individuals to circumvent traditional immigration processes. The program’s proponents argue it incentivizes investment and supports government initiatives.
The card is available to those who contribute $1 million, plus a $15,000 processing fee, according to the official website.
trump, speaking at a rally shortly after Minaj’s declaration, claimed the rapper had already donated “hundreds of thousands” to government-sponsored accounts, though details of these contributions remain unclear. Critics are questioning the ethics and legality of the program, arguing it creates a two-tiered system for citizenship based on wealth rather than merit.
