Nicki Minaj’s recent appearance alongside President Trump at a government summit has led to claims she received U.S. citizenship. The rapper declared herself Trump’s “No. 1 fan” at the event. This development follows months of her publicly supporting the president and his policies.
Nicki Minaj’s Political Stance
Nicki Minaj has become a vocal supporter of Donald Trump recently. She attended the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit, where she spoke on stage. During the event, she expressed strong admiration for the president. Minaj stated, “I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan, and that’s not going to change.” She further added that criticism does not affect her but instead motivates her to support him more, as reported by allhiphop.com.
Trump Gold Card and Citizenship Claims
Following the summit, Nicki Minaj shared a photo of a Trump Gold Card on X. According to information from the Department of Homeland Security, this card is associated with obtaining citizenship. Applicants typically pay a $15,000 fee and make a $1 million gift. However, Minaj stated her card was free. She posted, “Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President.” as reported by XXL. Minaj also mentioned that the card was obtained through a petition, adding, “Gold Trump card free of charge.”
Reaction to the Appearance
Nicki Minaj’s public support for Trump has drawn significant attention. Conservative news anchor Laura Ingraham mistakenly attributed Cardi B’s song “WAP” to Minaj while discussing her appearance at a Trump event. Ingraham corrected herself after realizing the error, leading to some online reactions. Some viewers brought discussions of racism into the conversation, while others were simply surprised by the gaffe, as noted by HotNewHipHop.com. Meanwhile, Democrats have strongly criticized Minaj’s political pivot. Many fans are upset seeing her now defending an administration that has conducted mass deportations. This is a significant shift for someone who previously spoke about her own experiences as an immigrant.
Background of Support
Minaj’s support for Trump reportedly began with her advocacy for Christians facing persecution in Nigeria. She spoke at a United Nations event, thanking Trump for prioritizing the issue. Furthermore, at a Turning Point event in Arizona, she referred to Trump and Vice President JD Vance as role models. This recent event marks Minaj’s first in-person meeting with Donald Trump, completing a notable shift in her public political stance. Her endorsement of the Trump administration marks the third time in two months she has publicly supported him
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