Amber Rose has publicly come to the defense of Nicki Minaj amid the ongoing backlash following the rapper’s controversial appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where Minaj openly supported President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Rose, speaking with TMZ and echoed by multiple outlets, expressed that Minaj has a right to voice her political views and pushed back against criticism suggesting Minaj’s stance indicates hostility toward LGBTQ+ communities, noting that neither she nor Minaj has expressed anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments and questioning why their words are being interpreted as such.

The remarks from Rose come as Minaj’s AmericaFest engagement continues to stir debate online and within entertainment circles. At the conservative gathering, Minaj praised Trump and Vance, lauded aspects of their leadership, and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, remarks that have drawn both support and sharp criticism from fans and commentators alike.

Minaj’s appearance at the event has also had tangible effects on her social media presence. Reports indicate that her Instagram account was deactivated amid the uproar, with some followers noting millions unfollowed her prior to the disappearance of her profile from the platform.

Amid the broader controversy, Rose emphasized that expressing conservative political support does not inherently equate to hostility toward marginalized groups, framing the criticism as a misinterpretation of Minaj’s statements rather than an indictment of her character or her right to share her perspective.

The public discussion around Minaj’s political engagement, including supportive voices like Rose’s and critical responses from others online, continues to evolve as the fallout from the AmericaFest appearance plays out across social media and entertainment news.