Nicki Minaj Ignites Firestorm Backing JD Vance While Taking Aim at Gov. Gavin Newsom
Written by b87fm on 12/12/2025
Nicki Minaj is once again stirring the political pot, drawing headlines over her vocal support for Vice President JD Vance and her criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Trinidadian superstar—who recently addressed the United Nations—has used her massive online platform to make her positions unmistakably clear, sparking intense reaction across the political spectrum.
The latest clash began after Newsom pushed for expanded protections for transgender youth. Minaj wasted no time firing back.
“The Vance > The Gav Nots,” she tweeted, signaling her support for Vance while taking a swipe at Newsom. She praised Vance as sharp and fast on his feet: “He’s quick as a computer. Maybe quicker.”
The Vance > The Gav Nots
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 11, 2025
Minaj framed her criticism of Newsom around what she described as the need to prioritize children’s well-being.
“Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids,” she wrote, offering no policy breakdown but making her stance clear.
Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids.
Not Gav
The Gav Nots
GavOUT
Send in the next guy, I’m bored. pic.twitter.com/627bIhbD1j
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 12, 2025
Minaj’s political forays continue to divide her audience—some applauding her candor, others pushing back hard. Her commentary often weaves together personal experience and broader political takes. She has openly criticized Newsom before, citing unresolved issues related to incidents near her home, which she says shaped her perspective.
Her endorsement of former President Donald Trump has also remained steady, and she’s made it clear she won’t be muzzled by criticism.
“I don’t care if you agree or not,” she wrote, addressing fans directly.
Minaj has also weighed in on global issues, including religious persecution in Nigeria—further demonstrating her willingness to insert herself into sensitive geopolitical conversations.
Her latest statements underscore how cultural giants like Minaj increasingly influence the political conversation, whether people like it or not.
