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How Nicki Minaj went from Queen of Rap to controversial Trump cheerleader

Nicki Minaj praised Trump’s new investment accounts and posted White House content while speculation arises about pardons and immigration benefits tied to her support.

  • On Wednesday, Nicki Minaj declared undying support for President Donald Trump at his Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., saying, `I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan, and that’s not going to change.`
  • Her political shift traces back to the pandemic when she promoted COVID-19 vaccine claims and thanked Trump in November for speaking about Nigeria's Christian persecution.
  • Online, Minaj shared images referencing the Gold Card and a Chucky meme while mocking critics on X with `Residency? Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President.`
  • Backlash has grown after homophobic language and online spats, with observers speculating she seeks pardons for her husband and brother and reports of her investing between $150,000 and $300,000 in Trump's accounts, according to CNBC.
  • The debate positions Minaj as a polarizing cultural figure since Wednesday, as theories run rampant and commentators warn her support could damage Minaj's public image among fans and critics.
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Nicki Minaj has drawn attention for appearing to support Donald Trump and the Republican party | RAP | United States

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwak Min-seo = Rapper Nicki Minaj (43), who is of immigrant origin, has publicly announced her support for US President Donald Trump.

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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency broke the news in Korea, Republic of on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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