Nicki Minaj Praises Trump, Criticizes Newsom at AmericaFest

Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, joining the organization's CEO, Erika Kirk, on stage to praise President Donald Trump and criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The event marked the first AmericaFest since the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in September. Kirk, who built the organization focused on engaging young people in political activism, was killed at an event in Utah. His widow, Erika Kirk, now leads the group and introduced Minaj to a cheering crowd amid stage fireworks. "I love this woman; she is an amazing woman," Kirk said of Minaj. "Words are words, but I know her heart."

During the onstage discussion, Minaj expressed strong support for Trump. "I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president," she said. "I don't know if he even knows this, but he has given so many people hope that there is a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high." She also praised Vice President JD Vance as a role model for young men, urging attendees to emulate figures like Trump. "You have amazing role models like our handsome,...