Nicki Minaj calls JD Vance ‘assassin’ during Erika Kirk interview; JD Vance praises Charlie Kirk

From USA TODAY.

Rapper Nicki Minaj spoke at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest during an interview with Erika Kirk. The rapper expressed support for President Donald Trump but also called Vice President JD Vance an "assassin," in a gaffe that Kirk calmly reacted to months after her husband, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.

Vance also spoke at the event, praising the work of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, and called on the crowd to honor his legacy.

0:00 – 0:58 Nick Minaj ‘assassin’ comment during Erika Kirk interview
0:59 – 1:16 JD Vance thanks Erika Kirk for support of him and Donald Trump presidency
1:17 – 2:44 JD Vance tells Turning Point summit how to honor Charlie Kirk legacy
2:45 – 3:28 JD Vance on USA as a ‘Christian nation’
3:29 – 4:24 JD Vance on Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
4:25 Russell Brand reaction to ex-wifeKaty Perry and Justine Trudeau romance

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