Nicki Minaj’s Trump Loyalty Sparks Backlash — And A Flood Of Online Theories

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I almost couldn’t believe my eyes on Wednesday when Nicki Minaj declared her undying support for President Donald Trump at his Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C. — emphasis on almost.

After Trump introduced Minaj as “the most successful female rapper in history” who also “makes a lot of cash,” she strolled onstage to praise the president and his rollout of Trump Accounts, described as tax-advantaged investment accounts for newly U.S.-born babies.

Seemingly unbothered by backlash, the “Trollz” rapper made it clear she stands firmly by her controversial allegiance, as she told the crowd, “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.”

“We’re not going to let them get away with bullying him,” Minaj added, aiming at Trump’s critics while noting he has God and “a lot of force behind him.”