Nicki Minaj urges young voters to back Republicans

Nicki Minaj urged young Americans to vote Republican in the 2026 midterm elections during a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, making her support for President Donald Trump part of a direct appeal to voters. Minaj encouraged young people to take part in elections and said, “Please, and vote red.” She did not say she planned to vote herself. The interview, which aired September 26, put Minaj’s political message in the context of the midterms. She told viewers their voices mattered and urged them to participate not only in national races but also in local elections. Her appeal was directed particularly at younger Americans, whom she encouraged to use their ability to vote. Minaj also praised Trump, describing him as authentic and saying his candid, unedited public style was refreshing. Asked about her support, she said she would not make excuses for it. She has publicly backed Trump before, and the interview continued that support by encouraging viewers to favor Republican candidates. In the conversation, Minaj criticized Democrats for what she characterized as pettiness and an expectation of support from Black voters.