Nicki Minaj revealed in a Time magazine interview that California Governor Gavin Newsom's alleged snub after her home was repeatedly 'swatted' played a significant role in her shift toward supporting President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. The rapper, known for hits like "Anaconda," stated that Newsom ignored her pleas for help despite her tax contributions, which left her feeling disillusioned with Democratic leadership.
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Nicki Minaj revealed that California Governor Gavin Newsom's alleged snub after her home was 'swatted' played a role in her shift toward supporting President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. She also criticized Jay-Z for his influence within the Democratic Party, which further pushed her away from Democrats.
- Nicki Minaj cited Gov. Newsom's lack of response to her pleas for help as a turning point in her political views.
- Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's assistance led Minaj to publicly embrace Trump and the MAGA movement.
- Minaj accused Jay-Z of sabotaging her career through Roc Nation, contributing to her disillusionment with Democrats.
- Obama's 2024 campaign speech urging Black men to support Kamala Harris also alienated Minaj from the Democratic Party.
- Minaj has publicly supported Trump and appeared alongside him at several high-profile events.
Minaj's political transformation also involved a notable interaction with Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida. According to Minaj, Luna's assistance following the 2025 swatting incidents was a stark contrast to Newsom's inaction. "I'd never seen anyone in politics treat me that way," Minaj said, which ultimately convinced her to publicly embrace Trump and the MAGA movement.
The rapper also reignited her long-standing feud with Jay-Z, accusing him of sabotaging her career through Roc Nation and exerting influence within Democratic circles. She suggested that Jay-Z's deep ties to former President Barack Obama further soured her on the party establishment. Minaj criticized Obama's 2024 campaign speech urging Black men to support then-Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that many voters felt talked down to rather than understood.
Minaj has publicly aligned herself with Trump in recent months, appearing alongside him at several high-profile events, including the U.S. Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit and the premiere of "Melania." She declared herself Trump's "number one fan" and has been an outspoken supporter of his administration. Despite backlash from some fans, Minaj stated that she feels happier and more authentic in her political stance.
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