Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and rap superstar Nicki Minaj just teamed up to promote the new “Trump accounts” by participating in a viral TikTok dance trend, as reported by The Hill. The administration posted the bizarre video, showing the two stars dancing back-to-back and lip-syncing to a mashup of Minaj’s 2012 hit “Beez in the Trap” and 4 Non Blondes’ classic “What’s Up?”.
The video was posted to the official X page dedicated to the Trump accounts, and it included a link where you can sign up to get updates before the initiative officially launches later this summer. It also featured clips of Bessent and Minaj together at a Treasury Department event that happened last week.
The entire promotional push has led to an explosion of interest in the program. Treasury Secretary Bessent shared some unbelievable numbers during a Cabinet meeting last Thursday. He told President Trump that interest had absolutely surged following Minaj’s appearance. Bessent reported, “We’ve now had a million people sign up for Trump accounts just this week.”
It’s clear Minaj is the catalyst here
Minaj definitely isn’t shy about her political support either, calling herself “probably the president’s No. 1 fan.” She also had a powerful message for critics while speaking from the podium. She stated directly, “The hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more, and it’s going to motivate all of us to support him more.”
Minaj showed her support not just with words but with action. She even held hands with President Trump onstage, who personally thanked her for donating “hundreds of thousands of dollars” to the accounts of her fans’ children. That’s a serious commitment to the program, even though the exact amount and details of the donation are still unclear.
So, what exactly are these Trump accounts? They’re specialized, tax-free individual retirement accounts, essentially designed for children who are U.S. citizens under the age of 18 and have a valid Social Security number. The program was established when President Trump signed his domestic policy bill into law last July, with the goal of helping children get a “real start in life.”
Bessent wrapped up his comments by tying the program back to the current economic environment. He believes this is a massive opportunity for the next generation. He concluded, “So thanks to you and the Trump accounts, the next generation of America will benefit from today’s record-breaking economy, record-breaking markets.”
Published: Feb 4, 2026 12:00 pm