Key Highlights
- Nicki Minaj criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom on social media over his stance on trans kids.
- The “Anaconda” rapper compared Newsom to a ‘cute boy’ who got everything handed to him and suggested he wouldn’t be successful in 2028 if he ran for president.
- Halle Berry also criticized Newsom, calling out the governor at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit for vetoing a menopause care bill.
Nicki Minaj Slams Gavin Newsom on Trans Kids Comments
The “Anaconda” rapper, 43, publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom in response to the governor’s recent support for transgender children. In a series of tweets posted on December 12, Minaj expressed her disapproval.
Minaj’s Criticism and Comparisons
“Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids,” Minaj wrote. “Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids.” In another tweet, she went further, comparing Newsom to “the cute boy who got everything handed to him b/c of how cute & sexy & hot & smoking he was.” She suggested that if Newsom runs for president in 2028, he will face challenges. “He thinks he’s Tom Cruise only difference is, his next mission IS impossible,” she wrote, referring to the character Chucky from the “Child’s Play” franchise.
Newsom’s Response and Context
Newsom made his stance clear on “The Ezra Klein Show” in a recent episode. The governor stated that while he has suggested it’s unfair for transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports, he is still a strong supporter of the trans community. “I want to see trans kids,” he said, adding that as a godfather to a trans child and having signed more pro-trans legislation than any other governor, he believes in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.
Newsom argued that you have to accommodate the reality of those whose rights are being taken away as we advance the rights of the trans community, in terms of the fairness of athletic competition. “That’s not a bigoted position,” he insisted.
Halle Berry’s Criticism
Meanwhile, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry also criticized Newsom at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit for vetoing Assembly Bill 432, known as the Menopause Care Equity Act. According to Berry, passing this bill would help make it easier for women to access medical treatments addressing the effects of menopause.
Newsom defended his position, stating that he called insurance plans covering menopause-related treatments with few limits “too far-reaching.” Despite his stance, Berry argued that Newsom had overlooked the half of the population and devalued women’s health. She stated: “He’s not going to be governor forever, and with the way he has overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president, either.”
These criticisms come as both celebrities are known for their outspoken stances on various social issues. Minaj, who recently worked with President Donald Trump’s UN ambassador Mike Waltz to speak out about the treatment of Christian people in Nigeria, has now turned her attention to Newsom’s policies.
The back-and-forth between these prominent figures highlights the ongoing debate surrounding trans rights and women’s health in political discourse.
Conclusion
The public feud between Nicki Minaj and Gavin Newsom over trans kids and other social issues underscores the complex landscape of politics and celebrity activism. As the 2028 election season draws nearer, such controversies are likely to play a significant role in shaping political narratives and voter opinions.
