{"id":17905,"date":"2026-07-26T15:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T10:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=17905"},"modified":"2026-07-26T15:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T10:13:28","slug":"trump-jokes-nicki-minaj-was-twerking-during-whcd-shooting-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=17905","title":{"rendered":"Trump Jokes Nicki Minaj Was &#8216;Twerking&#8217; During WHCD Shooting Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a><\/strong> made <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/nicki-minaj\/\">Nicki Minaj<\/a><\/strong> the subject of a risqu\u00e9 joke while revisiting <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/798450\/erika-kirk-supporters-mockery-widow-whcd\/\">the shooting scare<\/a> at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association Dinner earlier this year. The president joked that the rapper misunderstood an emergency command issued at the height of the commotion and began \u201ctwerking\u201d instead of taking cover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original WHCD event was cut short after a gunman breached security, forcing guests to take cover before the event was later rescheduled under tighter protection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">President Trump has said that Nicki Minaj started \u201ctwerking\u201d after hearing people yell \u201cget down\u201d following gunshots in the last White House correspondents dinner <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hk3JCHCs0m\">pic.twitter.com\/hk3JCHCs0m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pubity (@pubity) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pubity\/status\/2080838073345016148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donald Trump raised more eyebrows than he drew laughs after making Nicki Minaj the punchline of a joke about the shocking shooting that disrupted the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association Dinner in April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While addressing guests at the rescheduled dinner on Friday, the president referenced the moment attendees were alerted after a gunman breached security and opened fire. He then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tz_dYYs_pxk\">suggested<\/a> Minaj interpreted the warning a little differently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter hearing the gunshots, many people yelled, \u2018Get down! Get down!\u2019 Which caused Nicki Minaj to start twerking,\u201d Trump quipped. \u201cCan you believe it? Get down\u2026 She\u2019s the only one that really understood what that meant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The April gala at the Washington Hilton descended into chaos when shots rang out, forcing guests to take cover before the suspect was apprehended.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-the-white-house-dinner-shooting-unfolded\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The White House Dinner Shooting Unfolded<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner\" class=\"wp-image-798878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=787%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trump-WHCD-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yuri Gripas \u2013 Pool via CNP \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s joke referenced one of the most chaotic moments in White House Correspondents\u2019 Association Dinner history. The original April event at the Washington Hilton was abruptly halted after authorities said a gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives charged through a Secret Service checkpoint before being stopped just outside the ballroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/amp\/news\/shooting-white-house-correspondents-dinner-video-timeline\/\">CBS News<\/a>, guests ducked beneath their tables as agents rushed Trump and other senior officials to safety, while a Secret Service officer was struck by a round but escaped serious injury thanks to a ballistic vest. Investigators later alleged the suspect intended to target Trump administration officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The association ultimately rescheduled the dinner for July 24 at Washington\u2019s Waldorf Astoria under far tighter security and with a much smaller guest list. <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/rescheduled-white-house-correspondents-dinner-exclusive-inside-look-12023538\">PEOPLE<\/a> reported that the injured officer, Victor Gonzales, returned to receive the WHCA\u2019s President\u2019s Award for Exceptional Service, while hotel staff members were also honored for their response during the attack.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-alleged-white-house-dinner-gunman-awaits-trial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alleged White House Dinner Gunman Awaits Trial<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner 2026\" class=\"wp-image-798488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=787%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-shooting-1-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man accused of carrying out the attack remains behind bars as the case moves through federal court. Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who allegedly traveled from California to Washington armed with multiple weapons before forcing his way towards the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen has since been charged with attempted assassination of the president, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearms offenses after investigators alleged he intended to target senior Trump administration officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/may\/11\/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-suspect\">The Guardian<\/a> reported that Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges in May and remains in federal custody awaiting trial. Prosecutors have also alleged the suspect left behind writings outlining his grievances with the Trump administration before the attack. If convicted on the most serious counts, Allen could face life in prison.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-nicki-minaj-labels-herself-donald-trump-s-no-1-fan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicki Minaj Labels Herself Donald Trump\u2019s \u2018No. 1 Fan\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minaj has made little effort to hide her admiration for Trump in recent months, becoming one of his most outspoken celebrity supporters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a White House event in January promoting the administration\u2019s \u201cTrump Accounts\u201d initiative, the rapper declared herself \u201cprobably the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/elections\/nicki-minaj-trump-fan-d27d189c\">President\u2019s number-one fan<\/a>\u201d and insisted criticism had only strengthened her support. \u201cThe hate\u2026 does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more,\u201d she said, according to an official White House transcript.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, Minaj has repeatedly appeared at the administration\u2019s events and publicly championed Trump\u2019s agenda while celebrating her growing White House ties on social media. The singer privately supported Trump before eventually taking her backing public, despite concerns that an endorsement could hurt her brand.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-donald-trump-called-nicki-minaj-so-respected-and-so-hot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donald Trump Called Nicki Minaj \u2018So Respected And So Hot\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-1536x1069.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=534%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-768x534.jpg\" alt=\"Nicki Minaj at Barbie - World Premiere\" class=\"wp-image-756188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1069%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-1536x1069.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=713%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=534%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=209%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nicki-Minaj-2-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jen Lowery\/MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has been just as vocal in returning the admiration. During a White House luncheon earlier this month, the president described Minaj as \u201cso respected and so hot\u201d before calling her \u201ca fantastic person\u201d with \u201creal talent,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.abcaudio.com\/news\/donald-trump-praises-nicki-minaj-during-white-house-luncheon\">ABC Audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also referred to the rapper as \u201ca great friend of common sense\u201d before inviting her into the Oval Office following the event. Minaj appeared to enjoy the attention, later posting snaps from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue alongside the caption \u201c#WhiteHouseBarbie.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump made Nicki Minaj the subject of a risqu\u00e9 joke while revisiting the shooting scare at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association Dinner earlier this year. The president joked that the rapper misunderstood an emergency command issued at the height of the commotion and began \u201ctwerking\u201d instead of taking cover. 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