# Nicki Minaj vs Ted Cruz Photo Chase

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-05-25T03:18:17+00:00
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Nicki Minaj shut down Senator Ted Cruz’s photo op attempt at the White House, calling his behavior “extremely creepy” as his team chased her down a hallway — a move she deemed disrespectful given her tight schedule. While she posed with other staffers, Cruz’s team later posted a blurry photo to fake the moment, but witnesses confirmed the chase was real. The incident reignites debates about political photo ops, celebrity endorsements, and the importance of boundaries — even for high-profile figures. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e72c7c7bae793829

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