India, Dec. 13 -- Rap icon Nicki Minaj is once again in the headlines, igniting fresh controversy after a series of bold social-media posts targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom over his recent remarks about transgender youth, conforming to her pro-Trump stance.

Minaj's comments, shared on the social platform X on December 12, zeroed in on Newsom's statement that he "wants to see trans kids."

In an interview with the New York Times, Newsom said, "I want to see trans kids. I have a trans godson. There's no governor that's signed more pro-trans legislation than I have. No one has been a stronger advocate for the LGBTQ community."

Minaj seized on the wording, mocking the governor's choice of expression and questioning his political i...