Nicki Minaj Defends Alliance With President Donald Trump

Rapper Nicki Minaj defended her close relationship with President Donald Trump during an appearance on Fox News' 'The Ingraham Angle' on September 18, 2026. Minaj described the president as smart, grounded, and relatable, stating she is "honored" to work with his administration. She attributed her support to the personal attacks and bullying she believes Trump has faced, which she says mirror her own experiences.

Minaj currently serves as a judge for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a reality TV show organized by the United States Small Business Administration to award $1 million to five entrepreneurs. This partnership follows a July Rose Garden event where Trump praised Minaj's talent and respect, and a December appearance at a Turning Point USA event where Minaj praised the president and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Despite her increasing political visibility and vocal advocacy for the Republican Party, Minaj told host Laura Ingraham that she does not intend to use her upcoming concert tour as a political platform. She argued that her shows should remain spaces for music and connection rather than political instruction. Minaj previously deactivated her Instagram account following backlash and deportation petitions sparked by her political alignment, but she asserted that such criticism only motivates her to support the president further.