Nicki Minaj Declares Herself Donald Trump’s “No. 1 Fan”, And Sparks a Firestorm
In a surprising turn this week, rapper Nicki Minaj publicly aligned herself with former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling herself his “No. 1 fan” and defending him against critics, a move that’s drawn intense reaction from fans, the media, and political figures alike.
A Bold Statement at a Political Event
On Jan. 28, Minaj appeared onstage with Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., an official event promoting the new retirement-style investment accounts for U.S.-born babies that are seeded with government funds.
At the event she said:
“I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan, and that’s not going to change.”
She also pledged financial support to the Trump Accounts initiative, saying she planned to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 toward it.
Trump Gold Card and Citizenship Claims
Minaj later shared a photo of what she called a “Trump Gold Card” on social media — a special immigration-related card she says is helping fast-track her pathway to U.S. citizenship.
In her posts, she said she was “finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak,” and suggested the card was issued to her “free of charge.”
Backlash and Support
Minaj’s public declaration has sparked widespread reaction:
- Political figures — Some critics have used her comments to question her motives or warn she’s alienating parts of her fanbase.
- Media moments — Her support of Trump became part of the conversation at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where host Trevor Noah joked about her absence by imagining she was “still at the White House with Donald Trump.”
What This Means
Nicki Minaj’s embrace of Trump marks a notable shift for the artist, who earlier in her career had criticized some of his policies. Her new stance, complete with public praise, a donation pledge, and citizenship comments, is creating headlines beyond entertainment news and into the political sphere.
Sources: CBC
