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Nicki Minaj Campaigns for Trump Amid Non-Citizen Status
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Core Event: Minaj Urges Young Voters to “Vote Red” in Midterms
Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on “My View with Lara Trump” to tell young Americans that their voices matter and to encourage them to support Republican candidates in the upcoming November midterm elections. She repeated the call to “vote red now” and framed voting as essential for the country and the world.
Background & Context: From Immigration Critic to Trump Ally
In 2018 Minaj publicly condemned the Trump administration’s family-separation policy, recalling her own arrival in the United States as an undocumented five-year-old and urging an end to child separations. By 2025 she had reversed course, aligning with the GOP, appearing with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk at AmericaFest, and later joining Trump at the Treasury Department’s “Trump Accounts Summit.” She has described herself as the president’s “number one fan” and has partnered with the Small Business Administration’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition as a celebrity judge.
Key Figures
- Nicki Minaj – Trinidad-born rapper, non-citizen, permanent U.S. resident for roughly two decades.
- Donald Trump – Former president, 80-year-old, leading the Republican campaign for the midterms.
- Lara Trump – Host of “My View,” daughter-in-law of Donald Trump.
- Department of Homeland Security – Agency that confirmed Minaj’s long-term legal residency.
- White House – Official who clarified that Minaj’s “gold card” is a souvenir, not an immigration document.
Data & Statistics
- Minaj has held permanent legal residency in the United States for about 20 years (Department of Homeland Security).
- She has not obtained U.S. citizenship; only citizens may vote in federal elections (White House).
Official Statements & Responses
- The White House clarified that the “Trump Gold Card” Minaj posted is a souvenir, not a pathway to citizenship.
- A Department of Homeland Security official noted Minaj’s permanent-resident status spanning two decades.
- President Trump has publicly praised Minaj, calling her a “fantastic person.”
- Lara Trump highlighted Minaj’s industry background and asked her what Democratic actions have shaped her political views.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Citizenship status: Minaj has said she is “finalizing” her citizenship paperwork, yet DHS confirms she is a long-term permanent resident and a White House official says the gold-card image is merely a souvenir.
- Voting eligibility: While Minaj urges others to vote, she herself is ineligible to cast a ballot in federal elections. No source provides a timeline for when, if ever, she might become a citizen.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Now is not the time to think that your voice will not be heard,” — Nicki Minaj, homeland security official
- “He brings this candid, unedited vibe to the White House that we've never before seen,” — Nicki Minaj, homeland security official
- “I think the Democrats have gotten way too caught up in pop culture, for lack of a better term,” — Nicki Minaj, homeland security official
- “I am probably the president’s number one fan and that’s not going to change,” — Nicki Minaj, homeland security official
- “Overall, yes, it has been the American dream,” — Nicki Minaj, homeland security official