After California Governor Gavin Newsom said in an interview with the New York Times that he supports transgender youth, rapper Nicki Minaj posted a series of angry X posts about him. Newsom said he wants to “see trans kids” and pointed out that he has been the strongest supporter of pro-trans laws and the LGBTQ community. Minaj made fun of the comments, saying that no trans adult would run on such a platform and instead focusing on things like kids being healthy and safe.

Minaj said that Newsom’s chances of becoming president in 2028 were “doomed,” calling it the “end of the road” and comparing him to Tom Cruise in a “Mission Impossible” movie that didn’t work out. She said that he used to rely on his looks, but now that there are cultural debates about trans rights and fairness in sports, his charm isn’t enough. The fight fits with Minaj’s recent praise for VP JD Vance and MAGA, which shows how celebrities are becoming more involved in politics.

Newsom’s support was balanced by his recognition of the need to protect the rights of others, as in sports competitions, during times of cancel culture. Minaj’s posts, which were similar to Elon Musk’s America PAC video, made fans angry and sparked debates about policies for trans youth. The exchange shows how divided things are before the 2028 elections.