Model Amber Rose defended her friend Nicki Minaj, who spoke at Turning Point USA‘s AmericaFest convention, saying the musician has “the right to her own political opinion.”

Minaj is facing pushback from some of her fans online for attending the conservative organization’s event, where she was a surprise guest and spoke with TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk. Rose said Minaj did “a great job” at the event, adding “we live in a free country.”

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