Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a gathering of republicans at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on December 21. The rapper was interviewed by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, at the convention. Minaj spoke about her newly found support for Trump, mocked Governor of California Gavin Newsom and spoke about nurturing young men. Minaj said: "Be boys. It's okay. Be boys. There's nothing wrong with being a boy." #NickiMinaj #AmericaFirst #TurningPoint