Followers swap political events after Nicki Minaj embraces Trump publicly

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Nicki Minaj’s current embrace of President Donald Trump , together with her help for voter ID legal guidelines and public reward for the president, is now sparking a recent wave of political response on-line with some followers saying they're leaving the Democrat Get together and aligning with Republicans.

The fan posts, first reported by Newsweek on Saturday, surfaced after per week of heightened consideration round Minaj ’s political feedback.

A number of self-identified followers, typically generally known as the "Barbz," stated on X that Minaj’s stance had influenced their very own political pondering.

One fan wrote on X, "At this time is the day I switch to republican ," in a publish that had been seen greater than 300,000 occasions. The person later wrote in replies that they'd by no means voted earlier than however deliberate to take action.

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President Donald Trump shakes palms with Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj throughout an occasion on "Trump Accounts" on the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee / Getty Photographs)

One other fan account posted, "Formally a Republican!!!!!!! I’ll by no means vote for a democrat ever once more," alongside a photograph of Minaj and Trump. The publish additionally surpassed 300,000 views.

A 3rd account wrote, "MAGA BARBZ IT IS I'll by no means vote dem once more!!" in a publish that drew greater than 70,000 views.

The web response follows a collection of political statements and public appearances by Minaj over the previous week that drew widespread consideration. Earlier this month, the rapper voiced support for voter ID laws in a publish on X, questioning why the problem stays a topic of debate within the U.S. The feedback drew reward from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.

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President Donald Trump smiles as rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj speaks at an occasion on Trump Accounts, Jan. 28, on the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP through Getty Photographs)

Days later, Trump publicly praised Minaj whereas strolling the purple carpet on the premiere of Melania, calling her "a terrific individual" and "a winner." Minaj has additionally appeared alongside Trump at public occasions, together with the Trump Accounts Summit, the place she described herself as "in all probability the president’s primary fan."

Because the dialog continued on-line, conservative activists and organizations pointed to the fan response as a possible alternative for voter outreach. Scott Presler wrote on X that he would personally assist Minaj’s followers register to vote or change their get together affiliation.

Tyler Bowyer of Turning Level Motion additionally weighed in, writing on X, "Nicki Minaj ought to go on tour and we will all assist register tens of 1000's of recent voters via her concert events."

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Nicki Minaj attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s Melania on the Trump–Kennedy Heart, Jan. 29, in Washington, D.C. (Taylor Hill/WireImage through Getty Photographs)

Minaj’s political shift has additionally drawn backlash from critics and a few followers. Viral clips have circulated displaying her music being booed in golf equipment, whereas on-line petitions calling for her deportation have gained traction. She has additionally confronted public criticism from Trevor Noah at the Grammys final week.

Some critics have argued that Minaj’s alignment with Trump is motivated by a want to safe pardons for her brother and husband. Minaj has pushed again on that narrative, saying that criticism of her political opinions "motivates me to help him extra."

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Regardless of the flurry of on-line dialogue, it stays unclear whether or not the social media posts will translate into voter registration or turnout.