Nicki Minaj Declares Herself Trump's 'Number One Fan' Amidst Political Controversy

Sun Feb 01 2026 09:50:20 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The rapper expresses unwavering support for the former president at an event, showcasing her Trump 'gold card' visa and advocating for Trump's immigration policies.

Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-American rapper, boldly announced her loyalty to Donald Trump, referring to herself as his 'number one fan' during a recent event in Washington, D.C. While displaying her Trump 'gold card' visa, which provides a pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship, Minaj praised Trump's leadership, contrasting her previous criticism of his immigration stance. This declaration comes amidst protests related to immigration policies enforced by ICE, highlighting a complex dynamic in her political alignment.

Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj declared herself to be Donald Trump's number one fan on Wednesday, while also showing off her Trump gold card visa, which offers applicants residency and a path to US citizenship.

The US President called the star up on stage in Washington DC after she announced her support for the so-called Trump Accounts, which provide trust funds for children.

Previously a critic of Trump's hardline immigration policies, Minaj - who has said she came to the US with her parents as a child - has praised his leadership in recent years.

It comes at a time of protests after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved in the fatal shootings of US citizens.

I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change, said Minaj, who was seen holding hands with Trump on the podium.

And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more.

She also displayed her new card, emblazoned with Trump's face, in a thread on X with the caption: Welp.

Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per my wonderful, gracious, charming president, she later added, noting that the card had come free of charge.

What is a Trump gold card?

Trump's gold card was launched in December, as a fast-track for wealthy immigrants like Minaj to get US citizenship.

They pay $1 million (£723,650) and a $15,000 (£10,854) processing fee in return for US residency.

The scheme has received criticism for arriving at a time when the president is clamping down on illegal immigrants.

Super Bass star, Minaj, who has welcomed the move, reportedly explained how she came to this country as an illegal immigrant at five years old in a 2018 Facebook post, while criticizing the government's family-separation policies.

I can't imagine the horror of being in a strange place and having my parents stripped away from me at the age of five, the post said.

In 2024, during a TikTok streaming session, she added: I'm not a citizen of America. Isn't that crazy?

Minaj's gold card gives her unlimited right of residence in the US, but she is still not a US citizen under the agreement. In the US capital on Wednesday, Trump joked that he would grow out his nails to emulate the rapper, then held her hand while another speaker took the podium.

She said she would not let the billionaire president's opponents get away with bullying him. He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him. Amen.

Other US musicians have been less complimentary about the president and his immigration policy. Bruce Springsteen released an anti-ICE song on Wednesday called Streets Of Minneapolis, dedicated to recent shooting victims in Minnesota. Many artists continue to express their opposition to Trump’s policies, contrasting sharply with Minaj’s bold endorsement.