Nicki Minaj Holds Donald Trump’s Hand and Declares Herself ‘the President’s No. 1 Fan’: ‘God Is Protecting Him’

Hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her polarizing endorsement of former President Donald J. Trump during a brief address at a "Trump Accounts Summit" in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday. Appearing alongside Trump, she asserted she is "probably the president’s No. 1 fan," a stance she insisted would remain unchanged despite significant criticism from segments of her fanbase.

Minaj, whose chart-dominating career includes records like 2012's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," argued that Trump is a victim of bullying and smear campaigns. "The hate... actually motivates me to support him more," she told the audience, adding that such tactics would ultimately fail because "God is protecting him." Following her remarks, she quickly exited the stage. In response, Trump quipped about the $16 billion in contributions to the Trump Accounts program, suggesting even a wealthy artist like Minaj would find the sum impressive. He also noted, "We did pretty well with your community," in an apparent reference to his support among some Black voters.

The summit centered on "Trump Accounts," a nickname for Section 530A individual retirement accounts established by recent legislation. The policy mandates a $1,000 federal deposit into an investment account for every child born between 2025 and 2028, provided parents enroll them during tax filing. Trump hailed the initiative as potentially "one of the most transformative policy innovations of all time." Minaj has pledged to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 to help fund her fans' accounts, though the specific mechanism for distributing these funds remains unclear. Financial analysts note that while the policy aims to boost early financial literacy, its long-term impact depends heavily on market performance and continued parental engagement.

Minaj had previewed her appearance days earlier on social media, posting that Trump Accounts embody "the true meaning of paying it forward" by providing children with a financial head start. This very public alignment has deeply divided her devoted followers, known as the "Barbz." Some fans express dismay at her pronounced shift toward conservative politics, creating a rare rift within the typically unified fan community. As one cultural commentator observed, "Celebrity political endorsements can alienate core audiences, forcing fans to reconcile their support for the art with discomfort over the artist's personal politics."