Nicki Minaj Declares Herself 'No. 1 Fan' of Donald Trump

Rapper doubles down on support for former US president at 'Trump Accounts Summit'

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:47am

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Rapper Nicki Minaj has declared herself the 'No. 1 fan' of former US President Donald Trump, stating that she will continue to support him despite the 'hate' and 'smear campaigns' against him. Minaj made the comments at the 'Trump Accounts Summit' in Washington, DC, where she praised Trump and said he has 'a lot of force behind him' and that 'God is protecting him'.

Why it matters

Minaj's vocal support for Trump, a highly polarizing political figure, is notable given her status as a prominent celebrity. Her comments reflect the continued political divisions in the US and the willingness of some public figures to buck mainstream opinion in order to show support for Trump.

The details

At the 'Trump Accounts Summit' in Washington, DC, Nicki Minaj stated that she is 'probably the president's No. 1 fan' and that the 'hate' and 'smear campaigns' against Trump 'do not affect me at all' and 'actually motivates me to support him more.' Minaj also said that Trump 'has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him.' In return, Trump praised Minaj as 'the greatest and the most successful female rapper in history.'

  • Minaj made the comments at the 'Trump Accounts Summit' in Washington, DC on January 29, 2026.

The players

Nicki Minaj

An American rapper who has declared herself the 'No. 1 fan' of former US President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, whom Nicki Minaj has expressed strong support for.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's No. 1 fan. And that's not going to change. And the hate, or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more. And it's gonna motivate all of us to support him more.”

— Nicki Minaj, Rapper

“She is the greatest and the most successful female rapper in history.”

— Donald Trump

The takeaway

Nicki Minaj's vocal support for the polarizing former President Donald Trump reflects the continued political divisions in the US and the willingness of some public figures to express contrarian views, even if they go against mainstream opinion.