Nicki Minaj blasts New York governor as 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump floated rap star for White House press secretary

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Koenig, M. (2026, October 29). Nicki Minaj blasts New York governor as 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump floated rap star for White House press secretary. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/us-politics/article-16247757/Nicki-Minaj-Kathy-Hochul-Trump-press-secretary.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-29 · by Melissa Koenig

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Nicki Minaj criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her an "evil woman" and predicting divine retribution if she wins her election on November 8. The rapper's comments came after speculation that she could be appointed as White House press secretary by former President Donald Trump. Hochul responded by suggesting Minaj should stop attending Trump rallies, implying they are affecting her judgment.
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Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-American rapper, has harshly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul on social media, calling her an "evil woman" who will face divine retribution. Minaj's criticism comes amid speculation that she might be considered as a potential White House press secretary by President Trump. In multiple posts, Minaj urged voters to support Republican Bruce Blakeman over Hochul in the upcoming gubernatorial election, alleging that Hochul had been silent on issues affecting minorities and criticizing her for past remarks about "black kids in the Bronx." When asked about Minaj's comments, Governor Hochul appeared shocked and suggested Minaj should stop attending Trump rallies. The exchange highlights the contentious political climate surrounding the New York governor race set to take place soon.

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📰 Nicki Minaj Criticizes Governor Hochul
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“Article A describes Nicki Minaj's interaction with White House officials on Air Force One before a Trump rally, while Article B reports on her social media posts criticizing New York Governor Hochul unrelated to the previous event.”
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“While both articles mention Nicki Minaj and the potential role as White House press secretary, they describe different aspects and outcomes (teasing for the position vs. Minaj's social media reaction to speculation).”
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Melissa Koenig
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'President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time, and I will continue to support you forever and ever,' she told the crowd, before adding: 'If you run again, I will support you again.' The post came just days after Minaj joined President Donald Trump on stage at a rally for Republican candidates in Michigan She previously stood by the president as he announced the creation of Trump Accounts Ahead of her remarks, Trump commented on the state of Minaj's derrière, saying that she had 'beautiful a**,' before encouraging her to 'stand up' and show it off. Minaj has previously stood with the president in January of this year, when Trump praised her for investing hundreds of thousands into Trump Accounts for her supporters' children. The rapper, who appeared shyer than usual in front of the government and business audience that month, gushed about Trump despite backlash over her outward support for the president.
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🔮 Nicki Minaj has hit out at New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her an 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath,' amid speculation that the rapper may be President Donald Trump's next press secretary.

Claims (38 extracted, 6 hedged)

Nicki Minaj has hit out at New York Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her an 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath,' amid speculation that the rapper may be President Donald Trump's next press secretary. uncertain
rapper → hit → speculation
Minaj, who grew up in Queens, derided the Democrat in several posts on social media Wednesday, less than one week before Hochul faces off against Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in an election to retain her seat. asserted
Hochul → grow → seat
'Kathy Hochul is an evil woman,' the rapper posted on X. 'The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them,' Minaj then warned, claiming that the governor will face a 'downward spiral' and 'will not escape God's wrath. asserted
governor → post → wrath
' 'She did not denounce evil when she had the chance,' the Starships singer claimed. asserted
singer → denounce → chance
When the New York governor was later asked about the post, she seemed shocked by Minaj's words and shook her head. Hochul then suggested Minaj should 'get outside, and stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kind of poisoning your mind.' Meanwhile, Blakeman seemed to welcome the criticism of his opponent, writing on X: 'Nicki, I've got the U-Haul ready. uncertain
Haul → ask → X
It's time to fire the worst governor in America. asserted
It → fire → America
Rapper Nicki Minaj lashed out at New York Governor Kathy Hochul in a series of posts to social media on Wednesday. asserted
Minaj → lash → Wednesday
She is pictured at a Turning Point USA summit last year She called the Democrat (pictured) an 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' asserted
who → picture → wrath
It remains unclear what prompted the rapper's tirade against the New York governor ' uncertain
what → remain → governor
The difference between Kathy Hochul and @NICKIMINAJ is Nicki excels at what she does while @KathyHochul is a failure who makes everyone miserable,' the Republican gubernatorial candidate added in a follow-up post. asserted
candidate → excel → post
Minaj later encouraged her New York followers to vote for Blakeman, as she once again slammed the governor for once saying she wanted the world opened up to 'black kids growing up in the Bronx who don't even know what the word "computer" is.' asserted
computer → encourage → Bronx
'HOW MUCH MORE DO YOU NEED TO SEE & HEAR FROM THEM?!! asserted
YOU → need → THEM
HOW DARE YOU AS BLACK PEOPLE VOTE FOR THIS VILE WICKED CURSE OF A WOMAN? asserted
YOU → vote → WOMAN
HOW DARE YOU AS CHRISTIANS?!' she posted. asserted
she → dare → CHRISTIANS
'SHE STAYS SILENT ON HARM BEING CAUSED TO THE INNOCENT & THIS IS WHAT SHE THINKS OF YOUR CHILDREN!' asserted
SHE → stay → CHILDREN
It remains unclear what prompted the rapper's tirade against the New York governor. But it comes just days after Minaj welcomed Trump on stage for a rally in Michigan. uncertain
Minaj → remain → Michigan
'President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time, and I will continue to support you forever and ever,' she told the crowd, before adding: 'If you run again, I will support you again.' The post came just days after Minaj joined President Donald Trump on stage at a rally for Republican candidates in Michigan She previously stood by the president as he announced the creation of Trump Accounts Ahead of her remarks, Trump commented on the state of Minaj's derrière, saying that she had 'beautiful a**,' before encouraging her to 'stand up' and show it off. Minaj has previously stood with the president in January of this year, when Trump praised her for investing hundreds of thousands into Trump Accounts for her supporters' children. The rapper, who appeared shyer than usual in front of the government and business audience that month, gushed about Trump despite backlash over her outward support for the president. asserted
who → stand → president
'I am probably the president's No. 1 fan,' Minaj reaffirmed from the podium in the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium in January, before adding 'And that's not going to change.' asserted
that → reaffirm → January
She said any hate towards Trump motivates her and his backers to support him even more. asserted
hate → say → him
The Trinidadian singer also shared with fans earlier this year that she is working to obtain her US citizenship. asserted
she → share → citizenship
The cope is coping,' she typed out in a separate post on X. asserted
she → cop → X.
'Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President. asserted
we → finalize → President
Minaj continued, 'I wouldn't have done it without you. asserted
I → continue → you
Minaj has become even more outspoken about politics ahead of this year's midterm elections But she has become even more outspoken about politics ahead of this year's midterm elections, telling the Daily Mail it is the 'most important midterm election of our lifetimes. asserted
it → become → lifetimes
'We need to make sure that our great president has a great team in Congress to work with during his final two years in office so he can continue to create great programs like the Trump accounts, which I am a proud supporter of,' she said. asserted
she → need → which
Ahead of the rally on Sunday, Minaj showed off her political chops during a conversation with White House Communications Director Steven Cheung. asserted
Minaj → show → Cheung
The two chatted aboard Air Force One en route to the rally in Michigan. asserted
two → chat → Michigan
Cheung posted the clip of their conversation, and floated the idea that Minaj may become Trump's new Press Secretary, after Katie Zacharia's exit earlier this month. uncertain
Minaj → post → exit
Trump's trusted aide wrote: 'Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary! uncertain
we → write → Secretary
Minaj responded to Cheung's post by sharing it with two emojis, an American flag and a laughing face with a bead of sweat, keeping coy about the job proposal. asserted
Minaj → respond → proposal
One of the questions Cheung asked Minaj, who was wearing a $6,000 Gucci suit for the affair, was how she viewed the state of the economy under President Trump. asserted
she → ask → Trump
Minaj responded: 'Well, we have a president who understands economics first of all. asserted
who → respond → all
You know, I've said before that the president is, naturally, a businessman. asserted
president → know → ?
He's worked his way out of not having a dollar left in the bank.' asserted
He → work → bank
She continued: 'If he can do that himself, with his own finances, surely he knows what to do with the country.' asserted
he → continue → country
Minaj also praised Trump's foreign policy acumen, saying 'he's tough internationally' and touted his work ethic. asserted
he → praise → ethic
'The man won three elections!' she exclaimed, continuing, 'he wakes up at four o'clock in the morning. asserted
he → win → morning
He outworks people who are half his age.' asserted
who → outwork → people
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