Nicki Minaj accidentally called JD Vance an “assassin” while speaking to Erika Kirk on stage during a surprise Turning Point USA appearance. On Sunday (21 December), the rapper praised Donald Trump and the vice president as “amazing role models” before telling Ms Kirk, whose husband Charlie was shot dead at at a university campus debate in September, that Mr Vance is an “assassin”. Immediately realising her poor choice of words, Minaj put her hand to her mouth as Ms Kirk reassured her. “Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard, so you're fine,” she said. "I love you. You have to laugh about it.”

The rapper quickly realized her gaffe as the crowd laughed in response during her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest.

Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA, where she praised Donald Trump for “beating the bad guys”. Speaking to Erica Kirk, the group’s current leader, on…

Nicki Minaj accidentally called JD Vance an “assassin” while speaking to Erika Kirk on stage during a surprise Turning Point USA appearance. On Sunday (21 December), the rapper…

The rapper's word choice while speaking onstage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest has spurred a lot of chatter. Experts say Minaj's nonverbal response said a lot.

The rapper's word choice while speaking onstage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest has spurred a lot of chatter. Experts say Minaj's nonverbal response said a lot.