Here's why an expert says Nicki Minaj was "overwhelmed" and not comfortable when Donald Trump asked her to join him onstage. Nicki Minaj surprised a lot of people when she began throwing her support behind Donald Trump. But an expert noticed that Minaj showed signs of discomfort and “hesitation” when she joined Trump onstage. Speaking on behalf of Covers, Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Although Nicki is in full support of Trump, it did feel like she was a bit on the spot. From the way she walked into the shot, there was an uneasiness, as though she wasn’t completely sure of herself.