--- title: "Nicki Minaj urges Americans to 'vote red' in midterm elections" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-27T09:45:50.082Z" source_reported: "2026-09-27T08:02:20.000Z" updated: "2026-09-27T09:45:50.082Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-27T11:15:25.954406+00:00" --- # Nicki Minaj urges Americans to 'vote red' in midterm elections *Rapper criticises Democrats as 'petty and childish' in Fox News interview.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named body (Fox News) and two independent outlets cited. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from Minaj and Lara Trump are included, and the reader is told why this matters. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with some outlets focusing on fan backlash not present in the main reporting. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Nicki Minaj encouraged young Americans to "vote red" in a clip released by Fox News. - Minaj stated that Democrats have become "petty and childish" and "way too caught up in pop culture." - She previously expressed admiration for Donald Trump, calling him "smart, fun, grounded, and easy to connect with." - AllHipHop reported that Minaj previously stated she is not a U.S. citizen and therefore cannot vote. Rapper Nicki Minaj has urged young Americans to "vote red" in the upcoming midterm elections. In a clip released by Fox News, Minaj encouraged young voters to make their voices heard and stated that the Democratic Party has become "way too caught up in pop culture" and is "petty and childish." Minaj's comments were made in a preview of an interview with Lara Trump for Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump." The rapper has previously expressed admiration for Donald Trump, calling him "smart, fun, grounded, and easy to connect with" during an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle." ## Disagreement on citizenship status AllHipHop reported that Minaj previously stated she is not a U.S. citizen and therefore cannot vote. This contrasts with a statement made in January, where she said she was finalising citizenship paperwork. The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume expanded citizenship checks using the SAVE program, a system used to identify people not eligible to vote. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mention the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to resume expanded citizenship checks using the SAVE program. ## Who covered it Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 13% (2) - Centre: 20% (3) - Right: 67% (10) 15 of 30 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-27T11:15:25.954406+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-27T12:15:13.769Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led on Nicki Minaj's call to "vote red" and her criticism of Democrats. Bossip highlighted fan backlash, with some fans calling Minaj a "sellout" and criticising her "MAGA" alignment. Raw Story noted that Minaj is a "noncitizen" who urged Americans to "vote red," prompting critics to point out she cannot cast a ballot herself. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports focused on Minaj's call to "vote red" and her criticism of Democrats. AllHipHop reported that Minaj urged people to "vote red" even though she stated she is not a U.S. citizen and cannot vote. The report also detailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to resume expanded citizenship checks using the SAVE program. The New York Ledger and EURweb reported Minaj's message to young midterm voters to "vote red." ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on Nicki Minaj urging young Americans to "vote red" and doubling down on her support for Donald Trump. Several reports, including those from Fox News and the New York Post, highlighted her comments that Democrats have gotten "way too caught up in pop culture" and are "petty and childish." **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 2 - mixed: 10 - high: 3 - unknown: 15 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [CHOCHILINO](https://chochilino.com/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — CHOCHILINO Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to 'vote red' in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support % - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/media/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to ‘vote red’ in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support - [NewsDio](https://newsdio.com/nicki-minaj-shows-her-support-for-us-president-donald-trump) — Nicki Minaj Endorses Donald Trump on Fox News - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/nicki-minaj-says-that-she-still-supports-us-president-donald-trump-he-brings-this-candid-unedited-vibe-to-the-white-house/articleshow/134516186.cms) — Nicki Minaj says that she still supports US President Donald Trump: ‘He brings this candid, unedited vibe to the White House…’ - [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/27/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to ‘vote red’ in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support - [The New York Ledger](https://thenyledger.com/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to 'vote red' in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support - [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to 'vote red' in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support - NEW YORK TIMES POST - [democraticaccent.com](https://democraticaccent.com/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-to-vote-red-in-2026-midterms-while-doubling-down-on-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to 'vote red' in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support – Democratic Accent - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-young-americans-vote-red-2026-midterms-doubling-down-trump-support) — Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to 'vote red' in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support - [Baller Alert](https://balleralert.com/nicki-minaj-democrats-petty-childish) — Nicki Minaj Calls Democrats Petty and Childish on Fox News - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/nicki-minaj-2677947053) — Eyes roll as musician and noncitizen Nicki Minaj urges Americans to ‘vote red’ - [Hollywood Unlocked](https://hollywoodunlocked.com/nicki-minaj-takes-a-shot-at-democrats-claims-they-have-gotten-way-too-caught-up-in-pop-culture) — Nicki Minaj Takes A Shot At Democrats — Claims They Have Gotten "Way Too Caught Up in Pop Culture" - [EURweb](https://eurweb.com/nicki-minaj-vote-red) — Nicki Minaj Sends Message to Young Midterm Voters: 'VOTE RED' | WATCH | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More - [Hot New HipHop](https://hotnewhiphop.com/1011028-nicki-minaj-vote-red-midterms-democrats-childish) — Nicki Minaj Urges Fans To "Vote Red" In Midterms, Calls Democrats "Childish" - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/26/nicki-minaj-slams-democrats-caught-pop-culture) — Nicki Minaj slams Democrats as 'too caught up' in pop culture - [WVII / Fox Bangor](https://foxbangor.com/news/national/entertainment/nicki-minaj-slams-democrats-for-being-way-too-caught-up-in-pop-culture/article_0748ad0f-5379-5d0e-a468-89bfd26244c4.html) — Nicki Minaj Slams Democrats For Being 'Way Too Caught Up in Pop Culture' - [106.7 WTLC](https://wtlcfm.com/4250514/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [The Rickey Smiley Morning Show](https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com/3944065/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [Bossip](https://bossip.com/4635741/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [The Morning Hustle](https://themorninghustle.com/1802450/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [97.9 The Box](https://theboxhouston.com/11965549/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [97.9 The Beat](https://thebeatdfw.com/4545208/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [99.3-105.7 Kiss FM](https://kissrichmond.com/4463150/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [WRNB 100.3 Philly](https://rnbphilly.com/5948644/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [93.9 WKYS](https://kysdc.com/5738731/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [92q.com](https://92q.com/5916385/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [101.1 The Wiz](https://wiznation.com/4168784/nicki-minaj-midterms-trump-interview-vote-red) — Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam 'Sellout' MAGA Minaj's Midterms Message & 'Love' For Trump - [AllHipHop](https://allhiphop.com/news/nicki-minaj-urges-people-to-vote-red-even-though-she-cant-because-shes-not-a-citizen) — Nicki Minaj Urges People To "Vote Red" Even Though She Can't Because She's Not A Citizen - [Next News Network](https://nextnewsnetwork.com/2026/09/26/nicki-minaj-blasts-democrats-as-petty-and-childish-in-fox-news-interview-with-la) — NICKI MINAJ BLASTS DEMOCRATS AS 'PETTY' AND 'CHILDISH' IN FOX NEWS INTERVIEW WITH LARA TRUMP - [TMZ](https://tmz.com/2026/09/26/nicki-minaj-says-democrats-are-too-caught-up-in-pop-culture) — Nicki Minaj Slams Democrats For Being 'Way Too Caught Up in Pop Culture' ## Questions **What did Nicki Minaj say about the midterm elections?** Nicki Minaj urged young Americans to "vote red" in the upcoming midterm elections. She also stated that Democrats have become "petty and childish" and "way too caught up in pop culture." **Has Nicki Minaj expressed support for Donald Trump before?** Yes, Minaj has previously expressed admiration for Donald Trump, calling him "smart, fun, grounded, and easy to connect with" during an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle." **Can Nicki Minaj vote in the US elections?** According to AllHipHop, Minaj previously stated she is not a U.S. citizen and therefore cannot vote. She had mentioned in January that she was finalising citizenship paperwork. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Nicki Minaj urges Americans to 'vote red' in midterm elections", https://mediabias.news/politics/nicki-minaj-urges-americans-to-vote-red-in-midterm-elections