Harry Enten, chief data analyst for CNN, said that the majority of Americans favor requiring photo ID to vote. “Americans agree with Nicki Minaj when it comes to voter id. 83% of favor photo voter id to vote per Pew. This includes 70%+ of Democrats and Republicans, as well as 75%+ of Americans across races…. White, Black, and Latino,” Enten explained. “It’s not controversial,” he added. Watch a further breakdown: Americans agree with Nicki Minaj when it comes to voter id. 83% of favor photo voter id to vote per Pew. This includes 70%+ of Democrats and Republicans, as well as 75%+ of Americans across races…. White, Black, and Latino. It's not controversial. pic.twitter.com/9Kocw85Uh8 — (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) February 3, 2026 In a viral X post gaining over 50 million views, Nicki Minaj questioned what “sensible” nation is having a debate on whether or not voter ID should be required to vote. “What sensible forward thinking cutting edge leading nation is having a DEBATE on whether or not there should be VOTER ID?!?!!!! Like?!?!? They’re actually fighting NOT to have ppl present ID while voting for your leaders!!!!! Do you get it?!?!!!! Do you get it now?!?!!!” Minaj said. What sensible forward thinking cutting edge leading nation is having a DEBATE on whether or not there should be VOTER ID?!?!!!! Like?!?!? They’re actually fighting NOT to have ppl present ID while voting for your leaders!!!!! Do you get it?!?!!!! Do you get it now?!?!!! — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 2, 2026 According to Mediaite, Enten destroyed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) claim that requiring photo ID to vote is racist. CNN's Harry Enten Torpedoes Schumer's Claim Voter ID Is 'Jim Crow' Legislation: 'The American People Are With Nicki Minaj!' https://t.co/djR3EEhfq1 — Mediaite (@Mediaite) February 3, 2026 Mediaite shared further: Minaj was born in Trinidad and Tobago and is not a U.S. citizen, but she recently received one of President Donald Trump’s $1 million Gold Cards that expedite the visa process — although The New York Times reported it was merely a “memento” and would not help her citizenship push. Voter ID is in the news as Republicans are trying to add the SAVE Act to a funding deal backed by the president. The law would require people to provide proof of American citizenship to vote in federal elections.