Fatimah Otunsanya
Global rapper Nicki Minaj has declared herself Donald Trump’s “number one fan”, stating that criticism of him only strengthens her support.
She made this declaration at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she also announced support for the “Trump Accounts” initiative, which provides trust funds for children.
Minaj, who wore a furry white coat, said: “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change. And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all.
It actually motivates me to support him more. He has a lot of force behind him and God is protecting him. Amen,” she added.
Trump, who had earlier joked about growing his nails to emulate Minaj’s style, held her hand as she spoke.
Minaj has pledged to contribute $150,000 to $300,000 to the Trump Accounts program, which aims to provide financial support to children.
In November she made a surprise appearance at the United Nations to call for an end to faith-based persecution in Nigeria, an allegation by the Trump administration which the Nigerian government denied.