The petitions were launched after Minaj made a surprise appearance earlier this month at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where she shared the stage with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. Her comments at the event, along with her recent political statements and social media activity, triggered strong backlash from critics and some longtime fans.
Two separate petitions have been started on Change.org. Both ask U.S. immigration authorities to review Minaj’s residency status and consider deporting her to Trinidad, where she was born.
The first petition, launched on July 9, focuses on what organizers describe as Minaj’s erratic behavior on social media and her marriage to a registered sex offender. That petition has collected more than 74,000 signatures so far.
A second petition was started five days after her Dec. 27 appearance at the Turning Point event. During that appearance, Minaj praised former President Donald Trump and made remarks that many people felt were aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. This petition has gained more than 30,000 signatures.
One petition states that deporting Minaj “would serve as a reminder that public figures need to be accountable for their words and the broader impact they have on diverse communities.” It urges supporters to sign in order to push immigration officials to take action over what it calls “harmful rhetoric.”
Minaj’s strong embrace of MAGA politics at AmericaFest has left many observers confused, with some fans openly questioning her recent choices. Since the event, the rapper has not publicly offered a detailed explanation or response to the growing criticism or the petitions calling for her removal from the U.S.
As the petitions continue to gain attention, the controversy shows no signs of slowing down.
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