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SNL Mocks Nicki Minaj's Trump Rally Appearance
1 Nov
Summary
- SNL parodied Nicki Minaj's support for Donald Trump.
- The sketch aired after Minaj joined Trump at a rally.
- Minaj was humorously suggested as Trump's next press secretary.
Saturday Night Live's Halloween cold open on October 31st, 2026, featured a parody of rapper Nicki Minaj's recent support for President Donald Trump. The sketch satirized Minaj's appearance at a Trump rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25th, 2026. In the skit, cast member Saidah Belo-Osagie portrayed Minaj, who humorously declared that Trump was "killing" her career while also being considered for White House press secretary.
The SNL parody drew inspiration from Minaj's actual rally appearance, where she stood with Trump and endorsed Republican candidates. The sketch also referenced comments made by Trump about appointing Minaj as press secretary, a suggestion he had previously called "a good idea." The cold open framed the segment within a haunted attraction, with comedian Kenan Thompson acting as a Grim Reaper guide.
President Trump, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, interrupted the sketch to offer a meta-commentary, comparing himself to the character David S. Pumpkins. He also commented on the upcoming midterm elections before Minaj's character made her entrance. The rapper has not publicly responded to the SNL sketch. Minaj remains a significant figure in music history, holding numerous Billboard chart records.
