Posted on Dec 21, 2025This EXTREMELY Awkward Moment Between Erika Kirk And Nicki Minaj Is Going Viral, And I Literally Gasped When I Watched ItI wasn't even there, and I'm embarrassed.by Michaela BramwellBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink Nicki Minaj is back in the news for supporting the MAGA movement. Caylo Seals / Getty Images This weekend, she was the surprise guest at the Turning Point USA "AmericaFest" conference. Turning Point USA / Via x.com She walked out hand in hand with Erika Kirk to her hit song, "Super Bass," and massive fireworks. Turning Point USA / Via x.com The pair sat down for a discussion about Minaj's love for Donald Trump, the recent backlash she has received, and her latest tweets slamming Gavin Newsom. Fox News / Via x.com At a certain point, things got really uncomfortable. In a now-viral clip, while discussing positive role models for kids, Minaj said, "You have amazing role models like the assassin, JD Vance, our vice president." RSBN / Via Twitter: @CalltoActivism "And when I say that..." She froze, covering her mouth, seemingly realizing the word she had used. RSBN / Via Twitter: @CalltoActivism The live audience got quiet, and then started laughing, as Kirk responded: "Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard so you're fine," she said, chuckling awkwardly. "You have to laugh about it truly. I have been called every single thing and you know what? God is so good, you let it roll right off your back." RSBN / Via Twitter: @CalltoActivism You can watch the full clip here:🚨HUGE BLUNDER: Nicki Minaj just referred to JD Vance as an "assassin" while speaking to Erika Kirk. Watch her completely squirm when she realizes what she said. An absolutely massive fuckup caught live: pic.twitter.com/FGJO6xCo0Z- CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) December 21, 2025 Via Twitter: @CalltoActivism "This is a truly fascinating blooper," one person said. @HackingButLega / Via x.com "we living in a Black Mirror episode," another person wrote. @AyyyeWoods / Via x.com Yikes. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.