Chicago – January 29, 2026
President Donald Trump celebrated the launch of Trump Accounts alongside rapper Nicki Minaj at the U.S. Treasury Department’s summit on January 28, 2026, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. The initiative, part of Trump’s tax legislation, provides $1,000 seed money for investment accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028, accessible at age 18.
Minaj joined Trump onstage, where they held hands in a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Declaring herself Trump’s “No. 1 fan,” the rapper dismissed critics, saying hate only motivates her support. “This is a different president… a businessman and an authentic human being,” she praised, criticizing politicians like California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary also spoke, thanking Trump for pro-business policies. Minaj pledged $150,000–$300,000 to fund fans’ accounts, calling it “paying it forward” for financial literacy. Trump joked about her nails and noted strong support from her community.
