Nicki Minaj Invited to UN After Praising Trump on Nigerian Christian Persecution

Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly thanked President Donald Trump for his strong stance on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, praising his threat to withhold U.S. aid unless the Nigerian government intervenes. Trump condemned the violence against Christians in Nigeria, describing it as an "existential threat" and expressing readiness to protect the persecuted population. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz invited Minaj to discuss the administration's efforts to protect religious freedoms globally, an invitation she accepted with honor. While Minaj emphasized respect for religious freedom and called for prayer for persecuted Christians worldwide, the Nigerian government rejected Trump's remarks, calling them based on misleading reports. Minaj's engagement earned praise from U.S. officials for using her platform to highlight this humanitarian issue, and she has been invited to speak at the United Nations, signaling a potential expansion of her role into global advocacy beyond music. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about religious persecution and the U.S. administration's willingness to consider military or aid-related responses.