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Nicki Minaj Misnames Vance Amid AmFest Controversy

12/22/2025

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At AmFest, Nicki Minaj misnamed JD Vance as an "assassin" while speaking with Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk.
Minaj quickly corrected the error.
Charlie Kirk endorsed JD Vance for president at the event, aiming for a major victory despite lacking formal campaign plans.
Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson clashed over conspiracy theories about Kirk's assassination, with Shapiro denouncing misinformation and Carlson defending inquiry.

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At AmFest, Nicki Minaj misnamed JD Vance as an "assassin" while speaking with Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk.
Minaj quickly corrected the error.
Charlie Kirk endorsed JD Vance for president at the event, aiming for a major victory despite lacking formal campaign plans.
Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson clashed over conspiracy theories about Kirk's assassination, with Shapiro denouncing misinformation and Carlson defending inquiry.