Nicki Minaj expressed her support for conservative and pro-Trump views during a Q&A at the Turning Point USA conference, reaffirming her admiration for Trump, discussing her political shift, and making controversial remarks including a faux pas about JD Vance. She also emphasized the importance of faith, traditional gender roles, and unity among young people, while addressing issues of racial pride and Christian rights.
Pro-Trump social media influencer Douglass Mackey, also known as "Ricky Vaughn," has been convicted of election interference during the 2016 election by spreading disinformation online to suppress votes for Hillary Clinton. Mackey had over 58,000 followers and was ranked as the 107th most important influencer ahead of the 2016 elections. He conspired with other social media influencers to disseminate fraudulent messages that encouraged supporters of Clinton to vote via text message or social media, which was legally invalid. Mackey will face sentencing on Aug. 16, and his attorney is optimistic about appealing the verdict.
