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Nicki Minaj's Instagram Deactivated After Controversial Trump Praise

12/25/2025

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Minaj Faces Backlash

Nicki Minaj, the rapper, had her Instagram deactivated on December 24 after backlash from December 21 AmericaFest.
At the event, she praised U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as 'amazing role models'.
She referred to Vance as an 'assassin,' a slip tied to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, reassured Minaj after the slip-up.

Summary

Minaj Deletes Instagram

Nicki Minaj deleted her Instagram after backlash over her Turning Point USA's America Fest appearance.
At Turning Point USA's America Fest, Minaj praised U.S. President Donald Trump and called Vice President JD Vance an 'assassin,' saying, 'I can relate when I hear them speak.'
The backlash angered liberal fans and sparked criticism on social media.
Minaj's Instagram is unavailable, a move she has made before, leaving uncertainty about when she will return.

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Historical Context

Turning Point USA (TPUSA), founded in 2012, has rapidly become a significant force in American conservative politics, hosting events like AmericaFest, which drew over 5,000 attendees in 2022. The festival featured prominent speakers, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, reflecting the organization's growing influence. Controversial remarks by attendees, such as Nicki Minaj's comments on Vance, underscore the polarized political climate in the U.S.

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Minaj Faces Backlash

Nicki Minaj, the rapper, had her Instagram deactivated on December 24 after backlash from December 21 AmericaFest.
At the event, she praised U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as 'amazing role models'.
She referred to Vance as an 'assassin,' a slip tied to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, reassured Minaj after the slip-up.

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