Nicki Minaj defended her support for Donald Trump during a Friday appearance on Fox News, saying she has no apology for working with his administration. The rapper joined Laura Ingraham and Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler to discuss a million dollar competition before the conversation turned to Trump. Nicki Minaj said critics of her partnership with Trump would get “absolutely nothing” from her. Nicki Minaj described Trump as smart, fun and grounded, adding that she feels he connects easily with people and makes them feel heard. Will Nicki Minaj Bring Politics on Tour? Nicki Minaj said her concerts will not become political rallies. Nicki Minaj told Ingraham that her shows are meant for fun, memories and celebrating life, not for lecturing the audience. The comments come as Macklemore faces backlash over pro Palestine remarks made during performances connected to his run with Ed Sheeran. Nicki Minaj did not mention Macklemore, but her refusal to turn concerts into political platforms lands in the middle of that wider debate. Nicki Minaj was selected to judge Trump’s million dollar small business competition, which will award portions of the prize to five companies. Nicki Minaj also said a return to touring is coming after she releases her next project, while describing her current chapter as her “businesswoman era.”