Donald Trump has revealed Nicki Minaj as his unlikely new celebrity ally just weeks after his actions were called into question by his most influential backer, Joe Rogan . READ MORE: Agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leavePresident Donald Trump has welcomed Nicki Minaj's celebrity endorsement weeks after losing another influential public ally. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Appearing on stage with Trump, Minaj hit out at "hate", "bullying" and "smear campaigns" directed against the Commander in Chief. Her comments may come as a surprise given that just a few years ago, Minaj publicly vowed she would not "jump on the Donald Trump bandwagon". "I didn't know Nicki, and I've been hearing over the years she's a big Trump supporter, or Trump fan," he said.