Overview
- Two Change.org petitions have grown sharply, with one exceeding about 89,000 signatures and another around 48,000, following her Dec. 21 AmericaFest interview with Erika Kirk.
- At the Phoenix event, Minaj praised President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, marking a visible shift from her past criticism of Trump-era immigration policies.
- The ACLU says opinions are protected by the First Amendment regardless of immigration status, and reporting indicates Minaj holds a green card, which is not grounds for removal based on speech.
- Organizers say the petitions reflect disillusionment with what they call a shift in Minaj’s values, while viral clips show boos, halted dancing, and remixes removing her verses.
- Coverage notes she has largely gone quiet on social media since Dec. 26, as signatures continue to climb on petitions launched in July and renewed after the December appearance.