Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday, joining Erika Kirk on stage to praise former President Donald Trump and criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom.
During the event, Kirk, CEO of the conservative organization and widow of Charlie Kirk, asked Minaj about the “biggest surprise” she has noticed from the Trump administration. Minaj responded: “I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president. I don’t know if he even knows this, but he’s given so many people hope.”
She also took aim at Newsom, reading aloud past posts she had shared on X. Laughing alongside Kirk, Minaj delivered a pointed message to the California governor: “It only gets worse from here for you, buddy. It’s the end of the road for you, my love. Get on the nearest jet ski and let that beautiful hair blow in the wind. It will make you happier than this race that you will not win. Enjoy life. Peace.”
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