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Charlie Kirk's Widow Consoles Nicki Minaj After 'Assassin' Gaffe

Nicki Minaj called Vice President JD Vance an 'assassin' during a political event, then paused realizing the remark's sensitivity related to Charlie Kirk's recent fatal shooting.

  • On Sunday at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Nicki Minaj called Vice President JD Vance an `assassin` while seated beside Erika Kirk and appeared to regret the remark.
  • Minaj has been aligning with the MAGA movement and last month accepted a role with the Trump administration to spotlight alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
  • Minaj visibly recoiled shortly after, covering her mouth, closing her eyes, and wiping her face, which Denise M. Dudley, Patti Wood, and Traci Brown said signaled regret and replaying the moment.
  • Critics noted Nicki Minaj's recent pro-Trump turn intensified scrutiny from entertainment industry critics, while Erika Kirk defended her onstage saying `I love this woman` and praised her courage amid backlash.
  • Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September in front of 3,000 students, and Tyler Robinson, 22, is currently on trial; Charlie is survived by Erika Kirk and their two children.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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