At TPUSA Event, Vance Warns Conservatives Not to Cancel Each Other
Vice President JD Vance called for conservatives to avoid purity tests and unite, citing the late Charlie Kirk's legacy amid ongoing intra-conservative conflicts.
- On Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, Nicki Minaj praised Vice President JD Vance as an `assassin` at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix while seated feet away from Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk.
- Last month, Nicki Minaj reposted a Trump Truth Social post about Nigeria and said she has `the utmost respect and admiration for our president`.
- Realizing the slip, Nicki Minaj lowered her microphone, covered her face and fell silent as awkward laughter followed, while Erika Kirk reassured her, saying `Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard. So you're fine`.
- The White House posted a video clip of Nicki Minaj at Turning Point USA, which she later reposted with two photos, while U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz thanked her and JD Vance commented via X on Monday, December 22.
- The episode highlighted tensions as Nicki Minaj faced backlash from entertainment industry critics, while Erika Kirk vowed to continue Charlie Kirk, late TPUSA founder's legacy after his September 10, 2025 killing.
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