Trump Gets Celeb Who Can’t Vote to Tell Kids to Vote for Him
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Rapper Nicki Minaj, a non-U.S. citizen, has publicly endorsed Donald Trump and urged young Americans to vote Republican in the upcoming midterm elections, despite being ineligible to vote herself.
- Minaj, who previously criticized Trump’s immigration policies, has recently become one of his most prominent celebrity supporters, describing herself as his "number one fan" and praising his authenticity.
- Trump is leveraging Minaj’s fame to appeal to younger voters amid concerns about his midterm prospects, with Minaj appearing on Fox News to encourage voter participation and support for the GOP.
- Minaj’s support has sparked controversy due to her non-citizen status and her family’s criminal history, as well as Trump’s own history of sexual misconduct allegations.
- The rapper has publicly stated she is finalizing her U.S. citizenship paperwork but currently cannot vote, highlighting the irony of her political advocacy in federal elections.
