During a Sept. 18 Fox News interview, Nicki Minaj said she relates to President Donald Trump and will not make excuses for loving him. She said she was honored to work with his administration and described him as grounded and easy to connect with.
Minaj also partnered with the Small Business Administration on “The Million-Dollar Pitch Competition,” a White House Freedom 250 initiative to celebrate American entrepreneurship. Months earlier, she had publicly praised Trump’s stance on the “existential threat” facing Christianity in Nigeria; she has also attended high-profile events with him and other Republican officials.
Minaj said she would not lecture audiences during performances, but wanted to have fun and remind them to appreciate living in the country and waking up healthy. She said she plans to tour after presenting fans with her next body of work, but gave no timing. She reportedly teased her sixth studio album on X last September and has not provided updates.