Overview
- On Katie Miller’s podcast, Nicki Minaj said she does not believe the United States landed on the Moon.
- Katie Miller said she previously asked Elon Musk about the 1969 landing and relayed that he affirmed it happened.
- Fox News’ Gutfeld! panel ridiculed the claim, with Greg Gutfeld calling it “crazy” and Tyrus warning the right against elevating celebrity backers too quickly.
- Retired astronaut and Arizona senator Mark Kelly criticized the comment as a “nutty” conspiracy theory and urged Minaj to study the historical record.
- Coverage places the episode in the context of Minaj’s recent appearances with President Donald Trump and conservative groups, which has boosted the reach of her statements.