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Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

  • On Sunday, Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, praising President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as role models for young men.
  • Last month, Minaj shared a Trump post about possible Nigeria sanctions and accepted Erika Kirk's invitation to appear at AmericaFest memorializing Charlie Kirk, killed three and a half months ago.
  • In a moment of the conversation, Minaj slipped and called Vance an `assassin`, prompting awkward silence since Charlie Kirk was killed three and a half months ago.
  • The appearance prompted immediate online attention and industry backlash, with Erika Kirk thanking Minaj for her courage as analysts say it may cement her status as a MAGA acolyte.
  • Observers say the moment could reshape Minaj's public image and aid conservative figures, as her appearance at AmericaFest deepened disputes within Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk's killing three and a half months ago.
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According to international press, everything started after the appearance of the song at an event organised by Turning Point USA, where it opened up its political opinions and declared its support for American President Donald J. Trump, but also for conservative Charlie Kirk.The statements caused a small number of strong reactions across a significant part of his online community.The appearance that announced reactions in the Nicki Minaj launch …

Over the past few years, Nicki Minaj has repeatedly expressed criticism about Donald Trump. Now she has apparently changed her mind – and praises the US President in detail at an event.

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WTAQ broke the news in on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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