Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly declared her support for US President Donald Trump during an official appearance today, where she described herself as his “No. 1 fan”.Joining ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary, Minaj, dressed in a puffy fur coat, stood by President Trump’s side and held his hand before going on to give her speech. “I’m probably the president’s No. 1 fan, and that’s not going to change,” she began.
Nicki Minaj voices support for Donald Trump
Addressing backlash to her stance, the Trinidadian-born musician said she would not be swayed by criticism. “And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more, and it’s going to motivate all of us to support him more,” she said.
Watch Nicki Minaj’s speech
“We’re not going to let them get away with bullying him and you know, the smear campaigns, it’s not going to work. OK?”The rapper added, “He has force behind him and God is protecting him. Amen!”
Nicki Minaj donates to ‘Trump Accounts’
Trump, on the other hand, praised Minaj during the event, calling her “the greatest” and “the most successful female rapper in history.”He also praised her for reportedly “investing hundreds of thousands of dollars” into the “Trump accounts” that will benefit children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, each of whom will receive $1,000 from the federal government that will be invested and held until the children turn 18.“Nicki makes a lot of money, and she’s generously stepping up. She’s investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in Trump accounts to support the children and really, really the children of her incredible fans,” he said at the event. As per AP, the new savings account will see the US Treasury contribute $1,000 after a parent opens an account for their child. Parents can contribute up to $2,500 annually in pretax income, much like they do for retirement accounts. Parents’ employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in. Yearly contributions are capped at $5,000. The child can’t access the money until they turn 18 and can only use it for specific purposes, such as paying tuition, starting a business or making a down payment on a home.
