Key Highlights
- Nicki Minaj continues her support for the Trump administration’s anti-trans agenda, feuding with California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Minaj has been reposting AI content featuring herself and Vice President J.D. Vance.
- The feud is part of a broader trend in which public figures align with or oppose trans rights based on political affiliations.
Nicki Minaj’s Social Media Feud With Gavin Newsom Over Trans Kids
Celebrity rapper Nicki Minaj has once again sparked controversy by engaging in a social media feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom over transgender rights. The latest episode of Minaj’s MAGA-aligned posts comes after the governor made statements supporting trans youth, which she strongly disagreed with.
The Backlash Begins
On Friday, December 12, 2025, Minaj shared an X post in response to Newsom’s appearance on The Ezra Klein Show. During the interview, Newsom stated, “I want to see trans kids… There’s no governor that’s done more pro-trans legislation than I have.”
Minaj’s reaction was swift and biting: “Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha,” she wrote. “Not even a trans ADULT would run on that.
Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids. Not Gav. The Gav Nots.
GavOUT. Send in the next guy, I’m bored.”
Continued Criticism of Governor Newsom
The rapper continued her assault on the governor with a series of X posts, comparing him unfavorably to Tom Cruise and Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Wilson. She wrote, “Gavin is the cute boy who got everything handed to him b/c of how cute & sexy & hot & smoking he was.” Minaj also referenced Newsom’s interest in running for the 2028 presidential election, sarcastically suggesting he should leave the political arena: “Get on the nearest jet ski & let that beautiful hair blow in the wind. It will make you happier than this race that you will not win.”
Support for J.D. Vance
This isn’t the first time Minaj has aligned with the Trump administration’s anti-trans agenda. She recently shared a series of X posts praising Vice President J.D. Vance, writing “The Vance > The Gav Nots.” This support comes after Vance himself made a statement that read, “Nicki > Cardi.” Minaj also reposted an AI video featuring her and Vance dancing together to her song “Bang Bang.”
Broader Context of Trans Rights Debates
The feud between Minaj and Newsom is part of a larger political landscape where public figures often take stances based on their personal beliefs or political affiliations. This dynamic highlights the contentious nature of trans rights in contemporary American politics, with some celebrities using social media platforms to voice their opinions.
Newsom’s own track record on trans rights is also under scrutiny. In a January interview with conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, he expressed concerns about policies allowing trans girls and women to participate in women’s sports leagues, stating that such policies are “deeply unfair.” Newsom defended his stance during an interview with The Ezra Klein Show, asserting that while he wants to see trans kids, he also believes in accommodating the rights of those whose identities are changing.
Despite facing criticism from both sides, Newsom maintains a strong track record on LGBT issues. He has signed more pro-trans legislation than any other governor and is seen as a key advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
The ongoing feud between Minaj and Newsom serves as a microcosm of the larger debates around trans rights in American politics, where public figures use social media to voice their positions on sensitive issues.
