Nicki Minaj’s new-found conservative voice is being amplified by thousands of bots on social media, report says

The rapper has made appearances at the White House and with conservative activist Erika Kirk NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNicki Minaj’s new-found conservative voice is being amplified by thousands of bots on social media, report saysThe rapper has made appearances at the White House and with conservative activist Erika KirkRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 23 February 2026 23:09 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverNicki Minaj says vicious treatment of Donald Trump drove her to support himYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreRapper Nicki Minaj, who has recently risen as a conservative voice and supporter of the Trump administration, is being amplified by thousands of bots on social media, a new report has found. For months, Minaj has racked up millions of views for her political posts, which have ranged from attacks on Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom to speaking out about claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria to pushing the Republican-led Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act.But exactly who has been engaging with Minaj’s political content has been called into question by an analysis from Cyabra, a disinformation detection firm.More than 18,000 fake accounts pushed out Minaj’s posts on X between November 11 and December 28, 2025, according to the analysis that Politico published Monday. open image in galleryRapper Nicki Minaj, who has recently risen as a conservative voice and supporter of the Trump administration, is being amplified by tens of thousands of bots on social media, a new report has found (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)Cyabra said 33 percent of profiles interacting with Minaj’s political posts were deemed fake, which is “exceptionally high” compared to the 7 to 10 percent of bots typically found online. “Based on the scale, concentration, and behavioral alignment of the inauthentic activity identified, Cyabra assesses with high confidence that a coordinated fake campaign was actively amplifying political content on Nicki Minaj’s X account during the period reviewed,” Cyabra wrote in its report. White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told The Independent, “Nicki Minaj is not only the most successful female rapper in history – with a huge fan base in the Barbz – she is also a fearless advocate for Christians in Nigeria, a generous investor in America’s children through Trump Accounts, and a champion for the MAGA Movement. “President Trump is proud to have Nicki Minaj’s strong support as he Makes America Great Again every day.”open image in galleryFor months, Minaj has racked up millions of views for her political posts and has made appearances at the White House and with conservative activist Erika Kirk (Win McNamee/Getty Images)The Independent has reached out to Minaj’s representatives for comment. Aside from her social media activity, Minaj has made her support of Trump and conservative causes known through public appearances. Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest summit in December 2025, joining Erika Kirk, who took over the conservative youth group after her husband Charlie Kirk’s assassination, on stage. open image in galleryMore than 18,000 fake accounts pushed out Minaj’s posts on X between November 11 and December 28, 2025, according to the analysis that Politico published Monday (Caylo Seals/Getty Images)“This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them,” Minaj told Kirk. Minaj also attended a White House event last month to promote the children’s investment “Trump accounts.” Trump praised Minaj for “investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in Trump accounts to support the children.”The rapper has also shown off gifts, including a “Trump Gold Card” memento and a Trump-endorsed “God Bless the U.S.A.” bible signed by the president. More aboutNicki MinajTrumpbotsJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next