Nicki Minaj faces backlash after praising Trump for speaking out on persecuted Christians

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rapper Nicki Minaj has sparked controversy after publicly praising President Donald Trump for condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The 41-year-old rapper, who has spoken openly about her Christian faith in the past, said she felt “a deep sense of gratitude” after reading Trump’s remarks.

Nicki Minaj commends Donald Trump on religious freedom

Trump, in a Truth Social post on Friday, October 31, warned that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” blaming “radical Islamists” for what he described as a “mass slaughter.” He vowed that the United States “cannot stand by” and said his administration was ready to “save our great Christian population around the world.”

Minaj, echoing the president’s concern, wrote on X that his post “made me feel a deep sense of gratitude.” She added, “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.”

“Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror [and] it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice,” she continued. “Thank you to the president [and] his team for taking this seriously. God bless every persecuted Christian. Let’s remember to lift them up in prayer.”

Liberal fans criticize Nicki Minaj for supporting Donald Trump

The rapper’s post quickly divided fans, with several liberal supporters accusing her of endorsing a president they blame for the ongoing government shutdown.

“Well I’m glad to see that your personal views do not reflect your music …. or ….” one user wrote. 

Another fan fumed, “This is why no one respects you.”

One X user commented, "Your downfall is harder than Lil Kim. Absolutely pathetic."

Another said, "If you care about the truth, data, and statistics, you would know this is a fat lie."

Another added,"U still have time to delete lol" 

Another said,"And just when we thought you can not fall further you proved us wrong Thanking Trump out of all the people is a new low even for you"

Despite the backlash, some conservatives and Christian leaders applauded Minaj’s remarks. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz thanked her for “using your platform to speak out in defense of the Christians being persecuted in Nigeria.” He added, “We cannot allow this to continue. Every brother and sister of Christ must band together and say, ‘Enough!’”

Donald Trump renews focus on Nigeria’s religious crisis

Trump’s post followed reports of escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria, where extremist groups have burned villages, killed worshippers, and displaced thousands. “Even being conservative, it’s probably 4,000 to 8,000 Christians killed annually,” said Mark Walker, Trump’s ambassador-designate for International Religious Freedom.

On Saturday, Trump announced plans to re-designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, a status reserved for nations that engage in or tolerate severe violations of religious freedom.

In a statement, the House Appropriations Committee called Nigeria “the most dangerous nation on Earth to follow Christ” and pledged to “continue moving full-year appropriations across the finish line” once the government reopens.

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