Left-wing activists are calling for the deportation of rapper Nicki Minaj after the chart-topping artist appeared at a Turning Point USA event and expressed socially conservative views, including praise for President Donald Trump’s administration.
Minaj, who immigrated legally to the United States from Trinidad as a child to join her parents, has not yet received a green card, according to reports.
Progressive activists now argue that her legal status should be challenged as political retaliation for her recent remarks and public alignment with conservative figures.
Rather than debate her viewpoints, critics on the Left have pivoted to a strategy that conservatives argue is punitive and ideological: attempt to pressure the Trump administration to “live up to its deportation policies” by removing Minaj from the country.
Several petitions on Change.org calling for Minaj to be deported to Trinidad and Tobago have collectively amassed more than 120,000 signatures.
The largest petition, which has gathered more than 83,000 signatures, was created on July 9, 2025.
At least three additional petitions were launched between December 21 and December 28, 2025, coinciding with Minaj’s December 21 appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where she appeared alongside conservative activist and TPUSA chairwoman Erika Kirk.
WATCH:
One petition accuses Minaj of betraying segments of her fan base, citing her AmericaFest remark that “Boys, be boys…There’s nothing wrong with being a boy.”
It argues that “Minaj has left her LGBTQ fans ‘feeling deeply betrayed,’” and further declares:
“Deporting Nicki Minaj back to Trinidad would serve as a reminder that public figures need to be accountable for their words and the broader impact they have on diverse communities…”
The petition continues:
“It’s not just about one person’s fall from grace; it’s about holding everyone to a standard of compassion and consistency, especially when they possess significant influence.”
Some conservatives also viewed Minaj’s Turning Point appearance as controversial, given her past artistic content and historically liberal associations.
But Minaj has publicly clashed with progressive institutions in recent years, including when she criticized pandemic policies, a stance that triggered backlash from corporate media outlets and liberal activist figures at the time.
Many observers argue that the aggressive response from the political Left has helped push formerly non-aligned or moderate cultural figures toward conservative spaces, particularly after the pandemic era exposed sharp divisions over mandates, speech, and personal autonomy.
The controversy also reflects the Left’s longstanding fixation on celebrity influence as a political tool.
Progressive activists have frequently insisted that entertainers carry a moral obligation to use their platforms to advance ideological narratives, particularly around “equity” and social activism.
Those who break from that expectation are often targeted for ostracism or professional retaliation.
The 2024 presidential campaign underscored the shift.
Despite widespread celebrity endorsements backing Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, voters rejected the assumption that entertainment figures could deliver turnout or shape public sentiment at scale.
In that environment, Minaj’s willingness to appear at a conservative event and to speak favorably about traditional gender identity and the Trump administration represented a significant cultural deviation.
The reaction from activist circles was immediate and punitive.
The deportation petitions themselves carry no legal authority and have no bearing on executive decisions.
But they illustrate the broader dynamic critics have long warned about: efforts by the political Left to enforce ideological conformity within celebrity culture and to pressure public figures who refuse to submit.
Rather than engage in debate, activists are attempting to silence and remove an immigrant artist for expressing views they oppose.
Our comment section is restricted to members of the Slay News community only.
To join, create a free account HERE.
If you are already a member, log in HERE.