Nicki Minaj Gains Attention for Conservative Praise and Public Apologies

TL;DR
Nicki Minaj mistakenly called JD Vance an 'assassin' during a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, prompting support from Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, to ease the awkward moment.
- Nicki Minaj praises JD Vance as 'assassin' as Erika Kirk sits next to her NBC News
- Was Nicki Minaj always a Trump supporter? She spoke at Turning Point USA USA Today
- Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event AP News
- Watch: JD Vance and Nicki Minaj speak to conservative youth at AmericaFest BBC
- Charlie Kirk's widow consoles Nicki Minaj after 'assassin' gaffe Reuters
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