NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, whom Nicki Minaj called an ‘evil woman’, shuts down supporters booing GOP rival during victory speech: ‘I will always partner with him’

New York Governor Kathy Hochul achieved a decisive victory against Republican contender Bruce Blakeman, earning 60% of the vote share. Following the election, she faced a mixed reception from the crowd but called for unity and cooperation for Nass...

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Kathy Hochul shuts down supporters booing rival Bruce Blakeman after defeating him in New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, whom American rapper Nicki Minaj branded as an “evil woman,” defeats GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman. And in her first reaction while giving the victory speech, she shuts down supporters who were booing Blakeman.

Hochul’s victory, which was sealed by a 60% vote share against her Republican opponent’s 40%, was called just as polls closed on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. by The Associated Press.

“I also want to acknowledge my opponent, Bruce Blakeman,” She said in her victory speech. When some of the supporters started booing Blakeman, the socialist mayor immediately responded, “No, not here”.


“I will always partner with him to deliver for the people of Nassau County. Whenever Nassau County needs its governor, I will be there, because the people we serve deserve no less,” she added.

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Last week, when Minaj was praised for her backside by the US President, the rapper attacked the Democratic governor, calling her an “evil omen,” and adding, “The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them. Downward spiral for her. She will not escape God’s wrath. She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.”


The musician continued her displeasure in a lengthy post, accusing the 68-year-old of keeping a “horrible company”. When asked about Minaj’s comments on her, she Hochul fired back, saying Trump’s company is poisoning her mind.

“I think she should ought to get outside and get offline a little more. And stop going to Trump rallies because it's poisoning your mind,” Hochul said to reporters. Minaj, a long time supporter of Trump was with him at a Michigan rally that week and urged young voters to “vote red” in the upcoming election.
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