Nicki Minaj Draws Crowd Outside Derry Polling Site on Election Day

Nicki Minaj made an Election Day appearance in New Hampshire on Tuesday, drawing attention outside a polling location at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, according to TMZ.com. The rapper was escorted by police during the visit, which included a photo opportunity outside the site as midterm voters cast ballots.

During the brief stop, Minaj exchanged words with a woman in the crowd who expressed gratitude to the performer for having toured alongside President Trump, TMZ.com reported. She was then led to an unmarked tour bus.

Minaj was not the only high-profile figure reported in the Granite State for the midterms. According to TMZ.com, citing NBC 10, athletes including Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola, Mike Tyson, and Floyd Mayweather were also seen in New Hampshire, a state whose swing-state status has drawn national attention.

The appearance reflects Minaj's increasingly vocal support for President Trump. Her name has circulated in speculation about a possible press secretary role, and Trump said on "The Benny Show" that he considers the prospect potentially "a good idea," though he indicated he would need to consider it further, according to TMZ.com.

For Derry residents, the visit placed the town at the center of a national political moment on a day when New Hampshire voters were deciding competitive midterm contests. The presence of Minaj and other celebrities underscored the state's role as a battleground and the attention its polling places attracted on Tuesday.