Rapper Nicki Minaj and New York Governor Kathy Hochul Trade Sharp Words in Final Days of Campaign
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and rapper Nicki Minaj exchanged sharp public criticism Wednesday, injecting a celebrity-fueled clash into the final days of New York’s gubernatorial race. The back-and-forth erupted after Minaj, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and Republican candidates, posted a blistering social media message attacking the incumbent Democrat.
YOU ARE A SICK AND VILE WOMAN THAT HAS DONE A TERRIBLE JOB AS GOVERNOR. WAKE THE HELL UP NEW YORK, GET THIS WOMAN OUT OF OFFICE, SHE HAS DAMAGED NEW YORK TERRIBLY.
“Kathy Hochul is an evil woman. The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them. Downward spiral for her. She will not escape God’s wrath. The musician continued her critique in a lengthy follow-up post, accusing Hochul of keeping bad company and failing to condemn wrongdoing.”
Hochul Fired Back During Campaign Stop in Albany
Asked about the remarks during a campaign stop in Albany on Wednesday, Hochul dismissed the rapper’s attacks with a direct retort. “I think she should ought to get outside and get offline a little more.”
The fiery exchange highlights a notable political realignment. Minaj appeared alongside Trump at a political rally in Michigan earlier in the week and has publicly urged young voters to cast ballots for Republicans in the upcoming election. Years prior, however, Minaj publicly endorsed Hochul during her 2018 lieutenant governor campaign.
The Stakes Heading Into Election Day
The high-profile disagreement unfolds as the gubernatorial race enters its home stretch. Hochul and her Republican challenger, Bruce Blakeman, are making their final push toward Election Day across New York. Recent polling indicates that Hochul maintains a double-digit lead in the contest.
While Hochul campaigned in Albany on Wednesday, Blakeman continued his statewide tour aimed at galvanizing conservative and Republican turnout. Blakeman also weighed in on the social media feud, posting online: “Nicki, I’ve got the U-Haul ready. It’s time to fire the worst governor in America,” as noted by ABC7NY.
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