Nicki Minaj Hasn't Asked Trump for 'Pardon,' Claims Insider
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Last updated: May 21, 2026
Speculation arose regarding Nicki Minaj's support for Donald Trump, with some suggesting a transactional relationship. A Trump-linked consultant, Alex Bruesewitz, has denied these claims, stating that Minaj has never asked for favors and that their relationship is one of genuine friendship.
- Alex Bruesewitz, a political consultant, stated that he connected with Nicki Minaj through mutual friends and described her as a "great person" with a "massive platform." He asserted that Minaj and Donald Trump have built a strong friendship, dispelling rumors of any quid pro quo.
- Bruesewitz explicitly denied that Minaj had requested anything from the president, including pardons or financial payments. This statement comes in contrast to a Wall Street Journal report which suggested Minaj's support fueled speculation about potential pardons for family members.
- The Wall Street Journal also reported on Minaj's Oval Office visit and her support for administration priorities at the United Nations. However, Bruesewitz characterized these critics' attempts to discredit her politics as an effort to undermine a prominent celebrity breaking ranks with her peers. He called her support "quite courageous."
- Minaj herself has publicly expressed strong admiration for Trump, referring to his work as a "second job" and declaring herself his "No. 1 fan" at a January event.
