The rapper joined Laura Ingraham onĀ The Ingraham AngleĀ alongside Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler to discuss the administrationās Million Dollar Pitch Competition.
During theĀ interview, Ingraham asked Minaj what she would tell people criticizing her decision to work closely with Trump. Minaj described her connection with Trump as extending beyond politics because she believes his personality makes people feel heard. The comments continued Minajās increasingly public support for Trump, which has included government events, conservative appearances and direct praise for the president. Minaj joined Grant Cardone and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia as judges for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition. The event offered $1 million to small-business owners and gave Minaj another prominent role connected to Trumpās administration. Minaj has also said criticism of her relationship with Trump has strengthened, rather than weakened, her willingness to support him publicly.
During an earlier Trump Accounts Summit appearance, Minaj addressed the backlash directly while explaining why attacks on Trump affected her position. Her Fox appearance also touched on whether politics should become part of her concerts, with Minaj supporting a separation between political messaging and her live performances. Nicki’s comments add another chapter to a relationship that has become far more visible throughout 2026 as Minaj continues appearing around Trump administration initiatives.