Nicki Minaj Defends Trump and Praises Vance After Midterms
The rapper posted on X to remind followers that the president remains in office despite Democratic gains in Congress.
By Marco Whitaker ·
Rapper Nicki Minaj returned to social media on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to address the results of the midterm elections. Her posts on X focused on President Donald Trump’s continued tenure and celebrated specific Republican victories.
Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the recent election. A CNN analysis estimated that Democrats led the national popular vote by approximately 13 percentage points. Minaj acknowledged these results but emphasized that the presidency remained in Republican hands.
The artist congratulated Florida Republican Byron Donalds, who won the state’s gubernatorial election. Donalds became the state’s first Black governor upon his victory. Minaj also recognized Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who retained her seat in Florida’s 13th District. That race was decided by less than one percentage point.
Minaj’s political support did not translate into wins for every candidate she endorsed. She appeared alongside Trump at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25. That event supported Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James. Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson defeated Rogers and James, respectively. El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
In her posts, Minaj referenced her Christian faith and declared that Jesus remains Lord. She expressed concern about the persecution of Christians globally. This topic had been part of her public messaging during a December 2025 appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. She also praised Vice President JD Vance for his political insight.
The rapper addressed critics by noting that they remain interested in her opinions. She described herself as a person who vetoes rather than votes. Minaj previously explained that she was born in Trinidad and Tobago and is not a U.S. citizen. This status prevents her from voting in American elections, although she was seen outside a polling location in Derry, New Hampshire, on Election Day.
Minaj criticized a losing campaign supported by numerous celebrities. She did not name the campaign directly, though observers suggested her comments aimed at Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential run. She also praised Elon Musk and his company xAI. She credited the artificial intelligence chatbot Grok with making a positive difference in her life.
Her message concluded with the instruction to "Stay tuned & STAY MAD." Minaj defended her fan base, known as the Barbz, and noted that she had shifted her political stance since 2018. She argued during a 2025 event that people are allowed to reconsider their opinions.
