Trump 'Forgets' Nicki Minaj's Name, Just Days After Overlooking Machado's Name
Donald Trump appeared at a Treasury Department summit in Washington, D.C., where he unveiled his new "Trump Accounts" initiative, but the event quickly drew attention for an unexpected reason. The president seemed to forget the name of rapper Nicki Minaj, who was present as a special guest and major donor.
Minaj, known for her hit "Super Bass," pledged a significant donation between $150,000 and $300,000 to support tax-advantaged investment accounts aimed at eligible American children. During her time on stage, she expressed her admiration for Trump, labeling herself his "No. 1 fan" and defending him against what she described as a "smear campaign." Following the event, Trump shared a TikTok video featuring himself and Minaj.
In the clip, set to a remixed version of her song "Beez in the Trap," Minaj enthusiastically declared, "Hello guys, I’m with my favorite president, the best president of all time." Trump then appeared on camera, looking straight ahead and referring to her as the "queen of rap." However, viewers noted a hesitation in his delivery, leading many to speculate that he had forgotten her name. One user on X remarked, "Yo, Trump forgot your name," while another added, "He definitely did. Imagine shilling for him this hard, and then he doesn’t even remember your name," accompanied by a laughing emoji.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another name-related gaffe involving Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. After Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a visit to the White House on January 15, he praised her in a subsequent press interaction but failed to mention her name. "I had a great meeting yesterday by a person who I have a lot of respect for," he said, without naming Machado. This omission led to speculation online about whether he had forgotten her name entirely.
Commenters on X were quick to point out the oversight, with one stating, "That lady gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, and hours later, Trump doesn’t even remember her name." Another quipped, "Follow-up question. What’s her name? Who are you talking about?" A third user mused about Trump's apparent disregard for Machado's significance, suggesting that he believes the Nobel Peace Prize belongs to him now.
In addition to these incidents, Trump recently referred to Greenland as Iceland multiple times during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, further raising eyebrows about his memory. These blunders have prompted discussions regarding Trump's cognitive health. Dr. Vin Gupta, a public health physician and medical analyst, noted signs of cognitive decline in the president, including memory issues and inattention.
In response to these concerns, White House spokesperson Liz Huston defended Trump’s capabilities. "President Trump is the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic president in modern American history," she stated. Huston emphasized that Trump is actively engaging on the world stage and successfully brokering historic deals that benefit the American people.
