Nicki Minaj is getting increasingly vocal about politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
During an appearance on My View with Lara Trump, the rapper directly encouraged young Americans to participate in the November 3 elections and urged them to “vote red,” referring to Republican candidates.
Minaj also discussed President Donald Trump during the interview, describing what she appreciates about his public persona and explaining why she has become an outspoken supporter of his administration.
Nicki Minaj Encourages Young Americans To Vote
Minaj used part of her conversation with Lara Trump to address younger voters directly.
The rapper said young Americans should not assume their voices will go unheard and argued that their participation is particularly important because they will live with the consequences of political decisions being made today.
She also encouraged younger Americans to participate beyond presidential elections, pointing to the importance of voting in other races.
Minaj then made her own political preference clear, telling viewers to “vote red now.”
Nicki Minaj Discusses Her Support For Donald Trump
The conversation also turned to Minaj’s support for President Trump.
During the interview, Minaj described Trump as “a very authentic person” and said she appreciates what she views as his candid and unscripted approach to public communication.
She also said she has made supporting Trump part of her public mission.
Minaj’s remarks come as she has become increasingly open about her political views and her support for the president.
Nicki Minaj Has Recently Worked With The Trump Administration
Minaj’s political involvement has extended beyond interviews and social media commentary.
She recently became involved with a Small Business Administration competition backed by the Trump administration, serving as a celebrity judge for an entrepreneurship-focused initiative.
Trump, meanwhile, has publicly praised Minaj, calling the rapper a “fantastic person.”
The exchanges reflect an increasingly public political relationship between the artist and the president as the midterm elections approach.
Minaj Continues To Speak Publicly About Politics
Minaj has also recently criticized Democrats, arguing during her interview with Lara Trump that the party has become too focused on relationships with celebrities and popular culture.
Those comments reflect Minaj’s stated views and have drawn attention as her political involvement becomes a more prominent part of her public profile.