Why Do People Think Nicki Minaj Is Seeking a Pardon From Donald Trump?

Nicki Minaj’s friendship with Donald Trump has shocked her fans. Minaj has praised Trump and spoken positively about him at a number of events. Some of her fans have speculated that Minaj is cozying up to the president in order to secure a pardon for her brother and husband. 

People have wondered if Nicki Minaj wanted a pardon from Donald Trump

People have wondered if Minaj is seeking a pardon because both her husband, Kenneth Petty, and brother, Jelani Maraj, have criminal records. She previously spoke critically about Trump, particularly with regard to his immigration policies. 

Petty is a registered sex offender. Per Newsweek, when he was a teenager, he raped a 16-year-old girl at knife point and served four years in prison. 

In 2017, a 38-year-old Maraj was convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl. In 2020, he was convicted of 25 years to life in prison. 

Trump has issued a number of pardons, which has led people to believe that Minaj is seeking one for her family members. Despite this, she has reportedly not asked for anything in return for her public approval.

“Nicki has never asked the president for anything — she’s only been helpful,” political consultant Alex Bruesewit told TMZ. “No conversation about a pardon has taken place. No conversation about financial payments has taken place.”