- - Nicki Minaj Goes Full MAGA, Declares Her Love for Donald Trump at Turning Point USA Event With Erika Kirk

Miu von FurstenbergDecember 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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In a striking cultural shift, global rap sensation Nicki Minaj stunned audiences on Sunday (December 21, 2025) by appearing at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona. During an on-stage interview with Erika Kirk, the widow of late activist Charlie Kirk, the artist openly declared her admiration for Donald Trump, signaling a definitive pivot in her political alignment.

The “Starships” singer praised the current administration’s leadership, specifically highlighting the President and Vice President J.D. Vance as figures worthy of emulation. “This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them,” Minaj told the crowd. Addressing her affection for the Republican leaders, she added, “Our Vice President, he makes me… well, I love both of them. Both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to.”

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Throughout the discussion, Nicki Minaj used descriptive language to characterize the President, at one point referring to Donald Trump as “handsome” and “dashing.” She further encouraged young men to look toward him as a “role model.” This vocal support marks a stark contrast to 2018, when Minaj publicly condemned the administration’s immigration policies, an about-face she addressed directly by telling Erika Kirk and the audience, “It’s OK to change your mind.”

The conversation also touched upon broader cultural and religious issues. Minaj spoke passionately about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, a cause she recently highlighted after sharing a post from Trump’s Truth Social. “I just got tired of being pushed around. I’m not going to back down anymore. I’m not going to back down ever again,” she asserted, explaining her decision to speak out despite potential backlash from the entertainment industry.

Nicki Minaj seen performing at E11even on New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2023 in Miami. Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com

The event, which served as a memorial for Charlie Kirk, saw an emotional moment when Minaj accidentally referred to J.D. Vance as an “assassin” while trying to compliment his political acumen. Erika Kirk quickly defused the awkwardness, embracing the rapper and stating, “I love this woman. She’s an amazing woman. She has a soul and a heart for the Lord… I know your heart and I will not judge that, sister.”

Minaj concluded her appearance by reinforcing her newfound bond with the conservative movement, dismissing critics of her appearance. When Kirk noted the courage required to stand on that stage, Minaj replied, “I didn’t notice [the backlash]. We don’t even think about them,” before adding with a smile, “We’re the cool kids.”

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