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Nicki Minaj recently hugged the president Donald TrumpHer support for voter ID laws and public praise of the president have now sparked a new wave of political reactions online, with some fans saying they will leave the Democratic Party and align with Republicans.
First, fans post According to Newsweek On Saturday, it emerged after a week of heightened attention Minajpolitical commentary.
Several fans who call themselves “Barbz” said on X that Minaj’s stance affected their own political thinking.
One fan wrote on X: “Today is my day switch to republican” The post has been viewed more than 300,000 times. The user later wrote in a reply that they had never voted before but planned to.
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj during the “Trump Account” event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. (Wyn McNamee/Getty Images)
Another fan account posted a photo of Minaj and Trump, “Officially a Republican!!!! I will never vote for a Democrat again.” The post has also been viewed more than 300,000 times.
“MAGA BARBZ IT IS I will never vote for them again!!” a third account wrote in a post that attracted more than 70,000 views.
Minaj has made a series of high-profile political statements and public appearances over the past week, sparking reactions online. Earlier this month, the rapper Show support for voter ID laws In a post on X , questioned why this issue is still a topic of debate in the United States. The comments drew praise from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
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President Donald Trump smiles as rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj speaks during the “Trump Account” event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on January 28 (Brendan Smirovsky/AFP via Getty Images)
A few days later, Trump publicly praises Minaj Calling Melania “an amazing person” and “a winner” while walking the red carpet at the premiere. Minaj has also appeared with Trump at public events, including the Trump Account Summit, calling herself “probably the president’s biggest fan.”
As the conversation continues online, conservative activists and organizations point to fan reactions as a potential opportunity to reach voters. Scott Presler writes on X that he’ll personally help Minaj fans Register to vote or change its party affiliation.
Turning Point’s Tyler Bowyer also weighed in, writing on X: “Nicki Minaj should go on tour and we can all help register tens of thousands of new voters through her concerts.”
Nicki Minaj attended the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania” at the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on January 29 (Tyler Hill/WireImage via Getty Images)
Minaj’s political shift also drew backlash from critics and some fans. Video footage went viral showing her music being booed in a club, and an online petition calling for her deportation gained traction. She also received criticism from public opinion Trevor Noah at the Grammy Awards last week.
Some critics believe Meena’s alliance with Trump was motivated by a desire to secure a pardon for her brother and husband. Minaj refuted the claim, saying criticism of her political views “pushed me to support him more.”
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Despite the lively online discussion, it’s unclear whether the social media posts will translate into voter registration or turnout.
Fox Digital News reached out to Minaj’s rep for comment but had not heard back as of press time.
Fox News Digital’s Lori Bashian, Ashley Carnahan and Larry Fink contributed to this report.
