Ashhar Alam | New Delhi

Rapper Nicki Minaj has openly declared herself the “No. 1 fan” of US President Donald Trump, reaffirming her unwavering support at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Addressing the audience, Minaj said Trump has faced relentless bullying and smear campaigns, but insisted that the criticism only strengthens her resolve. “I am probably the president’s No. 1 fan. That’s not going to change. The hate or what people say doesn’t affect me, it motivates me to support him even more,” she said.

Rapper Nicki Minaj 

Minaj further praised Trump’s resilience, adding, “We’re not going to let them get away with bullying him. He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him.”

ALSO READ: I received my wages for hard work of decades: Ghafruddin on Padma ShriIn response, Trump praised Minaj, calling her “the greatest and most successful female rapper in history.” The rapper’s remarks come about a month after she appeared at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest conference in December, where she had also lauded the Trump administration for inspiring hope in the public.

Earlier, Minaj had also commended Trump’s firm stance on international issues, including threats of military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, highlighting her continued admiration for his leadership style.