Trinidad-born rap icon Nicki Minaj made headlines on November 5 when she defended former President Donald Trump following the GOP’s significant defeat in the midterm elections held on November 3. The star’s message, posted on X, asserted that Trump remains president and praised Vice President JD Vance, while also congratulating Republican winners such as Anna Paulina Luna and Byron Donalds.
Minaj’s post urged critics to “stay mad” and encouraged her followers to remain confident in the face of the election results. She added that she does not vote, but “vetoes,” a statement that drew attention to her unconventional political stance. The post also criticized celebrity-backed political campaigns, further fueling debate.
The November 3 vote saw Democrats seize control of both the House and Senate, flipping traditionally Republican strongholds in Texas and South Carolina. Of the four GOP candidates Minaj publicly supported, three were defeated, while Byron Donalds secured Florida’s gubernatorial race.
Reactions online were mixed: supporters lauded her loyalty, while critics questioned her endorsement of candidates who lost. The episode underscores the growing influence of celebrities in American politics and the risk of endorsements that fail to translate into electoral success.
With Democrats poised to assume congressional leadership in January 2027, Trump’s legislative agenda faces new obstacles. For Minaj, however, her message remains unchanged: she continues to back Trump amid the political backlash.
