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‘Chucky’ Creator Calls Out Nicki Minaj's AI ‘Vote Red’ Post

Rolling Stone • November 4, 2026 • general

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Don Mancini, creator of the Chucky franchise, clarified that the character would support the Democratic Party after Nicki Minaj shared an AI-generated image of Chucky endorsing a Republican vote.
Mancini emphasized Chucky's progressive traits, including having a transgender child, being protective of dolls, and opposing ICE, aligning the character with a "blue wave" political movement.
Minaj has previously used Chucky imagery in political posts, including controversial attacks on journalist Don Lemon, highlighting her ongoing use of the character in political discourse.
The Chucky franchise has long incorporated themes of gender fluidity and LGBTQ+ representation, notably through the character's child, Glen/Glenda, as depicted in both the 2004 film Seed of Chucky and the recent TV series.