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Rapper Nicki Minaj shifts political support toward President Donald Trump after speaking about Christian persecution in Nigeria, and teams up with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk.
Rap star Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a Turning Point USA event on Sunday amid backlash over her recent comments supporting President Donald Trump’s administration.
The conference represented a crossroads for Turning Point and the broader conservative movement after Charlie Kirk's death.
The rapper, who has embraced President Donald Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement, said being a Republican is in vogue.
Nicki Minaj joined Erika Kirk at the Turning Point USA gathering, reaffirming pro-Trump views and awkwardly referring to JD Vance as an 'assassin.'
Nicki Minaj recently appeared at the Turning Point summit in Arizona, USA, on December 21, 2025. During the event, the singer was asked by Erika Kirk what advice she has for young boys, stating that they should not follow the lead of California Governor Gavin Newsom:
TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk speaks with rapper Nicki Minaj about her recent entrance into politics at AmericaFest 2025 (Credit: Turning Point USA).