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Nicki Minaj Declares Herself Trump's 'Number One Fan'
Rapper doubles down on support for former president despite backlash
Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:55pm
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Nicki Minaj has reaffirmed her support for former President Donald Trump, declaring herself his "number one fan" and vowing to continue backing him despite criticism. The 43-year-old rapper made the comments during an appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit on Wednesday.
Why it matters
Minaj's vocal support for Trump, a polarizing political figure, has drawn significant backlash and criticism from many of her fans and the public. Her continued backing of the former president highlights the ongoing political divisions in the US and the willingness of some public figures to buck popular opinion.
The details
During her appearance, Minaj said: "Well, I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan. And that's not going to change. And the hater, what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more." She also claimed that "God is protecting him" and vowed that "we're not going let them get away with bullying him and the smear campaigns."
- Minaj made the comments during an appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Nicki Minaj
A 43-year-old rapper who has repeatedly voiced her support for former President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
The 79-year-old former President of the United States, whom Minaj has declared as her "number one fan".
What they’re saying
“Well, I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan. And that's not going to change. And the hater, what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more.”
— Nicki Minaj, Rapper
The takeaway
Nicki Minaj's continued vocal support for the divisive former president highlights the ongoing political polarization in the US, where some public figures are willing to buck popular opinion and face backlash to maintain their allegiance to controversial political figures.
