Rap icon Nicki Minaj declared she was Donald Trump's "number one fan," adding that "hate" directed at the US president made her support him more. Republican Trump called the provocative singer-songwriter up on stage after she announced her support for so-called "Trump Accounts," which provide trust funds for children. "I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change," said Minaj, who wore a furry white coat as she embraced Trump and took the podium. "And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. Previously a critic of Trump's hardline immigration policies, Minaj has moved in recent years to praising his leadership.

Source: Philippine Star January 29, 2026 00:27 UTC