Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj A "Fantastic Winner" At "Melania" Premiere

BY Gabriel Bras Nevares
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While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him.

United States President Donald Trump has a few celebrity supporters, and some folks think they will only grow now. But none are as controversial or as discussed for their support as Nicki Minaj, as she was one of many present at the Melania film premiere earlier this year.

The documentary covers U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's preparation for their second term, and Nicki's presence their is one of many recent public endorsements of the politician. But he himself is also a fan, so the street goes both ways. Trump spoke with Fox News Digital at the premiere, and had some kind words to say to the Trinidadian superstar.

"Nicki Minaj is fantastic," he remarked. "She's a terrific person. She was so nice, and she understands, you know, what we're doing with the Trump accounts. We're helping children grow up where they're 18 years old. They're going to have a lot of money. They're going to be rich. And she got it. She's been a supporter from the beginning. And I think Nicki Minaj is a winner. Fantastic." We'll see if they cross over again anytime soon while social media continues to engage in a firestorm over their politically tense controversies.

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Previously, Nicki Minaj supported Donald Trump at the summit for the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts, which is a financial initiative to create savings and investment opportunities for future U.S. babies.

"Well, I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan," she expressed at the summit. "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."

Many folks have wondered why Nicki Minaj is supporting Donald Trump now after previously speaking out against anti-immigration policies. No one really knows for sure, but some of her previous political commentary, such as anti-vaccination sentiments, align with the MAGA movement. What seems to have really amplified Nicki's support was Trump's moves against alleged anti-Christian persecution in Nigeria, as well as his team's social media references to her.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.

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