Donald Trump isn’t well-liked among celebrities. But the tide may be turning.
And a popular celebrity has teamed up with Trump in one of the most unexpected alliances yet.
In a stunning twist that lit up the conservative world, rap superstar Nicki Minaj stormed the stage at AmericaFest on Sunday, joining forces with Erika Kirk for a no-holds-barred Q&A that had the crowd roaring. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA in Arizona, showcased Minaj’s bold shift toward unapologetic patriotism and faith, as she shredded liberal icons like California Governor Gavin Newsom—whom she dubbed “Newscum”—and rallied young Americans to emulate the fearless spirit of President Trump.
Minaj didn’t hold back when praising Trump, describing him as “handsome” and “dashing” while highlighting his unbreakable resolve. “He [Trump] has given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high,” she said to Kirk.
Erika Kirk, carrying on the legacy of her late husband Charlie, reminded everyone how he thrived on surprise guests at these gatherings. It was a heartfelt nod to the Turning Point USA tradition of shaking things up with unexpected voices that challenge the status quo.
The conversation dove deep into Minaj’s personal faith awakening, where she opened up about her commitment to defending persecuted believers around the globe. She zeroed in on the horrific attacks against Christians in Nigeria, refusing to let the mainstream media sweep it under the rug.
“We won’t be silenced ever again; we will speak up for Christians wherever they are in this world,” Minaj proclaimed.
From there, the rap queen made it clear she’s done playing nice. Minaj pledged that she’s “not gonna back down anymore” and called on everyone at AmericaFest to hold firm to their principles, no matter the pushback.
When Kirk pressed her on the Hollywood backlash for her conservative leanings, Minaj brushed it off like dust on her shoulder. “I didn’t notice,” she said.
Minaj flipped the script on her critics, painting them as the real losers in this cultural war. “We’re the cool kids. The other people, they’re the others that are still just disgruntled,” she stated. “They are angry with themselves.”
“…In a world that doesn’t want us to think, we will think,” Minaj declared.
The energy in the room was electric, with Minaj earning wave after wave of standing ovations. This wasn’t just a celebrity cameo—it was a rallying cry at one of the biggest conservative events, proving that real stars are ditching the liberal echo chamber for authentic American values.
Lately, Minaj has ramped up her political fire, making waves that even the establishment can’t ignore. Just last month, she teamed up with US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz to spotlight the nightmare facing Christians in Nigeria.
Minaj shared her deep ties to the country during the chat. “Nigeria is a place I’ve always loved. Someone very dear to me, my pastor, is Nigerian,” she said to Kirk. “I have lots of Nigerian barbs and so hearing that … while they’re in church, people are being kidnapped, people are being k*lled, brutalized, all because of their religion — that should spark outrage.”
She didn’t stop at international issues, either. Earlier this month, Minaj blasted Newsom for pushing radical transgender policies.
At AmericaFest, she doubled down, reciting her viral social media takedowns at Kirk’s request. “Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids,” she stated. “Not even a trans adult would run on that. Normal adults want to see happy, safe kids.”
The highlight came when Kirk asked for her wisdom to young men navigating today’s chaotic world. Minaj’s advice was sharp and simple: “Don’t be Newscum.” But in her enthusiasm, she slipped up, calling Vice President JD Vance an “assassin.”
“You have amazing role models like the assassin JD Vance, our vice president,” Minaj said before catching the mistake. Erika smoothed it over, assuring Minaj it was no big deal.
Vance himself hit the stage later, turning the moment into a lighthearted win. “I’ve had this little nagging voice in the back of my head wondering whether she [Minaj] thinks I look like the JD Vance meme,” he said.
“And it turns out, and I confirmed when she walked down the steps, Nicki Minaj actually knows what I really look like, and that is the best tribute that I could possibly imagine.”
Minaj’s AmericaFest bombshell proves that the tide is turning—real influencers are waking up, speaking truth, and joining the fight to make America great again. Events like this show conservatives aren’t just winning arguments; they’re winning hearts and minds across unexpected fronts.
