Nicki Minaj is standing by her support for President Donald Trump, saying she has no plans to apologize for her views.In a Fox News interview with host Laura Ingraham, the Super Bass rapper discussed her positive opinion of the POTUS and why she feels connected to him."Every time I see him or every time I see him speaking to other people, he's just himself. He's very grounded. It's easy to connect with him."The rapper also said she feels Trump listens to people who speak with him.“It’s easy to feel like he heard you. He understands you. I just love him.”Nicki Minaj made clear that she doesn’t intend to distance herself from her support for Trump despite criticism surrounding her political views.“I’m not going to ever make excuses for that.”In the same interview, Nicki Minaj also talked about the importance of promoting small businesses in lieu of the Million Dollar Pitch competition.“Small businesses are the heart of the country. Everyone can see themselves in these pitch ideas. And it’ll help motivate other small businesses to give them that little, extra inspiration that they needed. And to see that you don’t have to be a huge household name to be recognized by the president, to be recognized by us.”JD Vance Speaks At Turning Point USA's AmericaFest Youth Conference In Phoenix - Source: GettyThe rap star is one of the judges of the contest, which is hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Part of the Freedom 250 initiative, the event featured five small business finalists competing for a $1 million cash pool funded by Clover Network Inc.Nicki Minaj praises President Trump as “dashing”The rapper has become increasingly open about her political opinions in recent years, as well as about her admiration for Donald Trump.In fact, during her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA (TPUSA) AmericaFest in December last year, she praised the president and VP J.D. Vance during a sit-down interview with the organization’s chief, Erika Kirk."For young men, don’t be Newscum. You have amazing role models like our handsome dashing president. And you have amazing role models like JD Vance, our vice president."2017 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals - Source: GettyThe Anaconda hitmaker also commended the current administration during her live conversation with Charlie Kirk’s widow."This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them. Our vice president, he makes me ... well, I love both of them. Both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to."Prior to that, in November, Nicki Minaj stood before diplomats and world leaders to speak about the threats to Christians in Nigeria, where she mentioned how grateful she was to Trump for the important task. At the time, she said:"I stand here as a proud New Yorker with a deep sense of gratitude that we live in a country where we can freely and safely worship God regardless of one’s creed, background, or politics."She continued:"No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion, like I recently stated on social media. And we don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other."Meanwhile, in February, Nicki Minaj received a Bible as a gift from the president, which is a leather-bound signature edition with Trump’s autograph on the cover above the text “GOD BLESS THE USA.” The rapper turned to X/Twitter to express her gratitude."One of the most meaningful gifts I've ever received in my entire life."