Rapper Nicki Minaj has drawn criticism from fans after reposting a TikTok from the official White House account celebrating former President Donald Trump’s policies, set to her song Va Va Voom.
The slideshow video began with a photo of Trump displaying the text “2025 will be my year!” and ended with another image of the president alongside captions highlighting the administration’s achievements. Among the listed accomplishments were: “A President who prioritizes Americans,” “No men in women’s sports,” “Border is closed,” “Our cities are safer than ever,” “Criminal illegals are being deported,” “Gas prices are low,” and “World peace.”
Minaj, who previously expressed support for Trump on social media, received immediate backlash for sharing content many described as “xenophobic and transphobic.” Fans highlighted the apparent contradiction between Minaj’s own experiences as an immigrant and her support for policies that target undocumented individuals, as she described herself as an “illegal immigrant” after moving to the United States from Trinidad.
“Nicki Minaj being an undocumented immigrant herself with a POC and queer fanbase is shamelessly reposting xenophobic and transphobic white supremacist propaganda…she’s really going out sad,” one user wrote on X. Another opined “How are you an immigrant supporting this man she’s weird asf,” while others said the rapper was promoting anti-trans policies.
This TikTok repost follows other pro-Trump activity from the rapper earlier this month. On Nov. 3, Minaj expressed excitement after the White House used her song Beez in the Trap in a video featuring the President and First Lady. She wrote on X: “The President & First Lady of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Barbs, idk which one of you uploaded this to the White House TikTok but just know unlimited backstage GAG CITY FOR LIFE Idk what timeline we’re on right now, I’m just goin w|the flow.”
Additionally, Minaj praised Trump’s decision to recognize Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to claims of Christian persecution, despite no evidence suggesting that one religion faces more violence than another. She wrote on Nov. 1: “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. Thank you to The President & his team for taking this seriously. God bless every persecuted Christian. Let’s remember to lift them up in prayer.”
Representatives for Minaj and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to Entertainment Weekly.
