Rapper Nicki Minaj has finally opened up about the reason behind her public support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The revelation came during a recent interview, where the 43-year-old artist addressed the backlash that followed her political stance.
Moreover, she described her decision as deeply personal and emotional, rather than strategic or political.
According to Minaj, her support was not influenced by California Governor Gavin Newsom or global political events. Instead, it was driven by what she repeatedly described as sustained “bullying” directed at Trump during his campaign.
“Religious freedom is something that’s very important to me,” Minaj said when asked what drew her toward conservative politics. “But if I’m being honest, President Trump … because when I saw how he was being treated over and over and over, I just couldn’t handle it.”
The singer explained that watching Trump face constant criticism triggered painful memories from her own career. Therefore, she felt a strong emotional connection to what she was witnessing.
“I felt that same, you know, a lot of that bullying in this man’s campaign, and all of the lying,” the mother-of-one claimed. “I felt that that had been done to me for so many years, and I was watching it in real time happen to someone else, and I didn’t think he deserved it. And it made me think, I can’t do this anymore.”
However, Minaj said the recent presidential campaign stirred something deeper within her. Furthermore, she suggested that her outspoken political views may be tied to a higher purpose.
She explained that during the campaign period, many of her earlier thoughts appeared to be “coming to fruition.” As a result, she felt compelled to speak publicly, even knowing the consequences.
In one clip from the interview, Miller, a former Trump administration official married to senior adviser Stephen Miller, asked Minaj, “You’ve been recently very vocal about politics and social issues. Was there a specific moment that flipped the switch for you? What made you wake up, so-to-speak?”
“I think that peoples’ steps are aligned…” Nicki began to answer. “I had this strong premonition my whole life that I had a second job to do,” the star admitted.
She revealed that “something happened a few months ago” and added that “sometimes people can push you SO MUCH that they push you all the way into your next calling.”
