@Techmeme I'm sure he wanted to secure those coffers for HIS rising tide.
@Techmeme I'm sure he wanted to secure those coffers for HIS rising tide.

J.D. Vance spoke Sunday at Turning Point USA’s annual #AmericaFest conference,
where Erika #Kirk, widow of the group’s slain founder, endorsed Vance for president in 2028.
👉Vance demonized “the left,”
👉promoted Christian nationalism and right-wing populist conspiracy theories,
and, unlike other speakers,
👉refused to criticize far-right and antisemitic elements of the conservative movement like fascist personality Nick Fuentes.
Other conference speakers were willing to challenge the movement’s bigots and extremists.
Podcaster Ben #Shapiro took on Tucker #Carlson for having provided Nick #Fuentes with an overly friendly platform from which to spread his poison.
(Carlson, also invited to speak, mocked Shapiro’s concerns.)
Former presidential candidate Vivek #Ramaswamy challenged Fuentes's bigotry along with racially coded ideas like “Heritage Americans” that have taken root in the MAGA movement.
But Vance, who has his eye on 2028, was apparently not willing to risk alienating anyone on the right,
-- demonstrating the concept of #NETTR
—“no enemies to the right”
—that has been at the center of the ongoing turmoil over Heritage Foundation President
Kevin #Roberts defense of Carlson’s promotion of Fuentes.
“President Trump did not build the greatest coalition in politics by running his supporters through endless self-defeating purity tests,” Vance said from the stage
America's supposed wealthiest female rapper #NickiMinaj sits with #CharlieKirk widow at #TurningPoint #AmericaFest and rips Cali Dem Luv Guv #GavinNewScum and praises" our handsome, dashing president" #Drumpf and his creep #Veep as "amazing role model" nicknaming him "the assassin, J.D. Vance"
Nicki Minaj used her AmericaFest moment to call attention to attacks on worshippers and thank Trump for highlighting the issue. Read more below. #NickiMinaj #Nigeria #ReligiousFreedom #AmericaFest #ValidUpdates
Nicki Minaj explains why she spoke out on church attacks in Nigeria
Key Points
Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty) surprised a Turning Point USA crowd on December 21, 2025 and addressed faith issues in public. The star joined Erika Kirk on stage at AmericaFest and spoke about church attacks and religious freedom.
Image credit: @nickiminaj (Instagram)On December 21, 2025, Minaj said she felt moved to speak out about church attacks in Nigeria. Read our earlier report Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for defending persecuted Christians in Nigeria. That post widened public debate about faith and safety in worship.
Why Minaj raised the issue
Minaj said Nigeria has long held a special place in her life and faith. She noted that a close pastor friend is Nigerian and well known to her circle. The star also referenced her many Nigerian Barbz who follow her work and faith.
Minaj shared that reports of church attacks moved her to speak in public. See our related piece Trump says attacks in Nigeria. That story traces how US leaders reacted to claims about violence and forced displacement.
She thanked former President Donald Trump for drawing attention to the reports and risks. Minaj posted a screenshot of his Truth Social message from October 31, 2025 about Nigeria. She wrote that the post made her count the blessings of free worship in the United States.
Official responses and reaction
Nigeria’s federal police reject claims of organised attacks that target one faith group. Officials say most violence stems from terrorism banditry and local communal fights today. The government has asked for calm and promised more investigations and clear updates.
US politicians and diplomats also weighed in as the debate spread across outlets. Some US lawmakers urged formal steps and a fresh look at rights and safety. Others cautioned against broad labels without full on-the-ground data and facts.
Minaj said Christians face pressure inside the United States in other ways. She praised President Trump and Vice President JD Vance when asked about politics. The coverage of her remarks drew both praise and sharp complaints online.
What could come next
Faith groups and human rights voices are likely to press for more answers and aid. Many churches and civil organisations will call for evidence and for calm public talks. International agencies may seek clearer figures before formal labels or measures are applied.
Event organisers said the appearance was a closed session highlight and moved many attendees. Turning Point USA framed the talk as a call to prayer and public awareness. The debate now mixes faith concerns with politics, media coverage and diplomatic steps.
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