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Nicki Minaj backs Trump, cites swatting, blames Obama

5/15/2026

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Nicki Minaj Appeals

Nicki Minaj called herself President Donald Trump’s fan and endorsed his voter-ID/SAFE Act bills.
Swatting attacks hit Minaj’s Los Angeles home in 2022, 2023 and April 2025.
She asked Governor Gavin Newsom for help, which he ignored.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) linked Minaj with federal security after the 2025 swatting.
Minaj blamed Obama’s 2024 speech, Jay-Z’s Obama ties for alienating men, pushing her toward MAGA.

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Nicki Minaj Backs

Nicki Minaj said she will work in any capacity for U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign.
She likened Trump’s aura to Marilyn Monroe, calling him his own vibe rather than a typical politician.
She framed herself as a catalyst willing to absorb backlash so other conservative celebrities can speak.
She said the 2025 backlash over her remarks on Nigerian Christian persecution pushed her toward conservatives, hoping they will speak out.

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Nicki Minaj Claims

Nicki Minaj claimed her cousin in Trinidad experienced swollen testicles after COVID-19 vaccination.
Terrence Deyalsingh, Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister, denied any link between the vaccine and testicular swelling.
Nicki Minaj also alleged that Jay-Z’s Roc Nation owes her between $100 million and $200 million.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) urged private security for Minaj after swatting incidents.
Nicki Minaj attended a Trump-family cryptocurrency fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Nicki Minaj Appeals

Nicki Minaj called herself President Donald Trump’s fan and endorsed his voter-ID/SAFE Act bills.
Swatting attacks hit Minaj’s Los Angeles home in 2022, 2023 and April 2025.
She asked Governor Gavin Newsom for help, which he ignored.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) linked Minaj with federal security after the 2025 swatting.
Minaj blamed Obama’s 2024 speech, Jay-Z’s Obama ties for alienating men, pushing her toward MAGA.

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