Former MSNBC/MS NOW host Joy Reid launched multiple racially-charged insults at rapper Nicki Minaj for cozying up to President Donald Trump. 

Minaj, who has condemned cancel culture and aligned with the Trump administration on issues like stopping the killings of Christians in Nigeria, has been blasted by liberal public figures.

On a segment of “The Don Lemon Show,” Reid offered a theory about why the Republican Party, with conspicuously few friends in the entertainment industry, has gotten so friendly with the rapper.

“There’s a reason that the other side is giddy about having Nicki Minaj, a rapper they despise, a rapper they don’t respect, a rapper most of them probably have never heard one of her songs, and if they have, they’re horrified,” Reid said.

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Conservative activists appeared stunned by former MS NOW host Joy Reid’s candid opinion on how she would feel about seeing a penis in a female locker room. (Arturo Holmes/Getty)

“The reason they want her on a leash as their house pet cuddled at Donald Trump’s feet, the reason she is the new house pet is because they need, N-E-E-E-D [sic] Black people to give them ‘cultural cool.’ Black ‘cultural cool’ has always been a powerful, powerful element in the country.”

After mentioning other examples of Black cultural icons who have been publicly friendly with the Republican Party in recent years, Reid offered a unique critique of Minaj.

“Their next gambit,” Reid said, “is to get the Trinidadian who doesn’t care about the killing of Trinidadian fishermen, the female rapper who hates other female rappers, who hates on women who are more popular than her, Cardi B.

“She’ll never be Rihanna. She’ll never have a brand like Rihanna. She’ll never be Beyoncé. She’s a 40-some year-old, Black female rapper who clearly don’t care that much about Black people or immigrants, even though she was an undocumented immigrant.

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Nicki Minaj joins President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Jan. 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

“They wouldn’t want her if they didn’t need cultural cool. Their problem is she ain’t cultural cool no more. So the Barbs, you know, you know Nikki ain’t s— and she ain’t saying nothing. And a 100 little Barbs can’t tell me nothing. Y’all mad about it, be mad about it,” Reid said. 

“But she not gonna work. But they’re going to keep looking for somebody Black to be the face, to put blackface on MAGA, and they know that ‘cultural cool’ matters, that’s why they’re doing it.”

Fox News Digital has reached out Minaj and the White House for comment and did not receive an immediate response.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj recently put out a public prayer, asking God to save over 300 Nigerian Christians recently kidnapped from a school in Nigeria. (Derek White/Getty)

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday that it suspended more than 100,000 California borrowers amid suspected fraud, with the alleged abuse totaling nearly $9 billion.

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency suspended 111,620 California borrowers tied to suspected fraudulent activity across SBA pandemic-era loan programs. Those borrowers received 118,489 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans totaling more than $8.6 billion.

“Once again, the Trump SBA is taking decisive action to deliver accountability in a state whose unaccountable welfare policies have created a culture of fraud and abuse at the expense of law-abiding taxpayers and small business owners,” Loeffler said in a statement.

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The Small Business Administration suspended more than 100,000 California borrowers amid nearly $9 billion in suspected pandemic-era loan fraud, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced Friday.  (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

“Today, we announced we have suspended nearly 112,000 borrowers tied to at least $9 billion in suspected fraud,” she said. “This staggering number represents the most significant crack-down on those who defrauded pandemic programs, and it illuminates the scale of corruption that the Biden Administration tolerated for years.”

Loeffler referenced the Trump administration’s fraud crackdown in another blue state, saying, “As we did in Minnesota, we are actively working with federal law enforcement to identify the criminals who defrauded American taxpayers, hold them to account, and recoup the stolen funds.”

She added that, “As we continue our state-by-state work, our message is clear: pandemic-era fraudsters will not get a pass under this Administration.”

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Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the US Small Business Administration (SBA), during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.  (Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The announcement comes after the SBA said last month that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it said was widespread suspected fraud.

The agency previously reviewed thousands of PPP and EIDL loans approved in Minnesota, identifying nearly $400 million in potentially fraudulent loans tied to borrowers.

That suspected activity included 7,900 PPP and EIDL loans approved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Loeffler.

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SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency suspended more than 100,000 California borrowers tied to suspected fraud across pandemic loan programs. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The SBA previously said that at least $2.5 million in PPP and EIDL funds issued during the pandemic era were connected to a Somali-linked fraud scheme based in Minneapolis.

25-year-old Kamal, who was riding a bike, died in an open deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. This accident happened on Thursday (5 February) night while returning home from Rohini. When Kamal was going towards his home in Kailashpuri. The family spent the whole night making rounds of police stations, but in the morning his body and bike were recovered from the pit.

After the death of 25 year old Kamal, Congress has now fiercely attacked the BJP government of Delhi. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devendra Yadav termed this as clear evidence of government negligence and demanded immediate compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of the deceased. Also, immediate resignation has been sought from Janakpuri MLA and Minister Ashish Sood.

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Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devendra Yadav said that the bike rider fell straight into the pit in the dark of night. There was no barricading, no warning signs. This death occurred completely due to the negligence of Delhi Jal Board. If barricading had been installed, a soldier would not have lost his life.

Taking aim at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, he said that the roads are full of potholes in the government which beats the drum of ‘developed Delhi’. Last year, 89 deaths occurred in water-filled pits and drains. More than 1600 lives were lost in road accidents. 11 people also died in the monsoon of 2025.

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The Congress leader further said that Noida No lesson was learned from the death of Yuvraj Mehta. Projects worth crores are announced, but the situation on the ground is worse than bad. Devendra Yadav demanded that the Chief Minister immediately dismiss the responsible officers. Get a high level investigation done and take the resignation of Minister Ashish Sood.

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With Super Bowl Sunday just about here, hosts across America are pulling together grocery lists and final preparations for game day.

Many partygoers gathering with friends and family will expect the typical offerings: chicken wings, pizza, nachos, pigs in a blanket and plenty of beer.

But Super Bowl Sunday, the first major hosting event for many people since New Year’s Eve, could bring some surprises this year.

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At least one chef has observed some trends she expects will affect game day menus.

Kathryn Neidus, an executive chef at the StoneWater Golf Club in Ohio, told Fox News Digital that people are getting more creative with dips in particular.

A number of Super Bowl party hosts are rethinking classic game day foods as viral trends shape menus for 2026 gatherings, insiders have said. (iStock)

“Think jalapeño popper dip, hot bacon pickle dip or crab Rangoon dip,” she said.

“There’s also more experimentation with what to pair them with — from wonton chips to air-fried vegetables.”

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And spicing up the dips doesn’t need to be unhealthy. She cited cottage cheese and Greek yogurt as options that are lighter than sour cream but don’t sacrifice flavor. nd they align with health trends of recent years.

Super Bowl snacks are getting more inventive this year, with chefs noting increased experimentation in dips and shareable dishes. (iStock)

Baked sliders, a longtime party favorite, are another game day essential that Neidus said offer room for creativity.

The chef cited baked Italian sliders, Buffalo chicken sliders, ham and Swiss with caramelized onions and barbecue brisket sliders as crowd-pleasers that can be prepped in advance.

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“They’re also highly customizable, with the option to finish the buns with herbs, cheeses or seasoning blends for added flavor and presentation,” she added.

Side dishes may also get a game day upgrade. Neidus said party hosts tend to stick with familiar classics while elevating them with “thoughtful upgrades.”

Dips are becoming a focal point of Super Bowl menus as hosts look for easy, shareable crowd-pleasers. (iStock)

This could include incorporating “caviar, crispy prosciutto, bright vinaigrettes or salsas and added crunch or spice,” she suggested.

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“There’s also a continued focus on lighter, more health-conscious options, including dishes like Buffalo cauliflower bites or avocado fries.”

“There’s also a continued focus on lighter, more health-conscious options,” as opposed to usual fare, as shown above, one chef told Fox News Digital. (iStock)

Last but not least, beverages are essential for a Super Bowl party, and Neidus said that batching cocktails is a must.

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“[This] is an easy and convenient option, especially when paired with fun, thoughtful garnishes,” she said. 

Hosts are adding thoughtful garnishes to batched cocktails to elevate Super Bowl beverage offerings. (iStock)

“Sparkling alternatives are also having a moment as hosts look to offer something a little different alongside traditional cocktails.”

Olympic gold medalist and American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn continued to defy the odds Friday when she completed her first women’s downhill training run just a week after she tore her ACL in a World Cup race.

Vonn, wearing the No. 10 bib and a brace on her left knee, successfully completed her run on a day when fog delayed skiers waiting for their turn at the famed Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

She did not appear to have any limitations during the training run, although she occasionally veered off course and almost missed some gates. Vonn made it down the 1.6-mile track in 1:40.33 and crossed the all-important finish line.

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Lindsey Vonn of the United States in women’s downhill training during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on Feb. 6, 2026, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.  (Eric Bolte/Imagn Images)

The 41-year-old champion skier, who holds a record of 12 World Cup wins in Cortina, including six in the downhill, looked aggressive in her first training session.

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An ACL tear typically sidelines an athlete for about a year, but Vonn remains determined to manage the injury and compete. She detailed the severity Friday, writing on X that the critical knee ligament was “100% gone.”

Lindsey Vonn of the United States in women’s downhill training during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre Feb. 6, 2026, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. (Michael Madrid/Imagn Images)

“My ACL was fully functioning until last Friday. Just because it seems impossible to you doesn’t mean it’s not possible. And yes, my ACL is 100% ruptured. Not 80% or 50%. It’s 100% gone,” Vonn wrote.

Vonn disclosed the injury a day after posting a video of herself squatting with a barbell in the gym. She underwent a partial right knee replacement in 2024, underscoring a long history of knee issues.

Lindsey Vonn of the United States in the finish area during women’s downhill training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre Feb. 6, 2026, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.  (Leonhard Foeger/Reuters via Imagn Images)

Vonn celebrated with Team USA teammate Breezy Johnson after Friday’s training run but declined interviews. Asked if she was “all good?” she replied simply, “Yup.”

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The women’s alpine downhill begins Sunday with Vonn expected to be at the starting gate.

“I know what my chances were before the crash, and I know my chances aren’t the same as it stands today, but I know there’s still a chance. And as long as there’s a chance, I will try,” she told reporters Tuesday at Cortina Curling Stadium.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

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