NFL's choice to feature Puerto Rican superstar
Bad Bunny as the main act for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has sparked a huge debate, dividing fans of his music from conservative critics who see this as a political move.
This was announced on September 29, 2025, and the show is scheduled for
Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026. Even though Bad Bunny's worldwide fame makes him a fitting selection faor such a major event, his strong opinions on immigration, his critiques of former President Donald Trump, and his Spanish-language songs have led to backlash from MAGA supporters.
MAGA supporters call Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show an attack on American patriotism
MAGA supporters are pretty outraged by Bad Bunny's selection, viewing it as an insult to American patriotism and traditional values. The backlash focuses on a few key points: his Spanish-language songs, his gender-fluid fashion choices, and his outspoken criticism of Trump-era policies.
On X, users like Robby Starbuck have been vocal, criticizing the NFL for picking an artist who "hates Trump and MAGA" and showing that most of Bad Bunny's music isn't in English. Starbuck suggested that this decision was more about dividing fans than uniting them around American football.
Other X posts amplified this sentiment. On October 1, 2025, user Kentucky Girl called for a boycott, stating, "We don’t have to just sit back and helplessly watch as our children are exposed to this grossly inappropriate content," referring to a Breitbart piece about the issue.
Fox News contributor Joe Concha forecasted on September 29, 2025, that the NFL could drop Bad Bunny because of "huge backlash," proposing options like Metallica, a band from the city hosting the Super Bowl. Danica Patrick tweeted on September 29, 2025, "No songs in English should be banned at one of America’s top-rated TV events," which ignited more discussion.
The situation intensified with political implications. Mike Netter shared Patrick's remarks, showing the "wave of backlash." Change.org petitions popped up in support of Bad Bunny as a representation of "diversity and inclusion," pushing back against demands for his ousting.
Detractors such as The Black MAGA Preacher linked the boycott to Bad Bunny's "political stances on immigration and his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump."
Corey Lewandowski’s ICE warning at the Super Bowl ignites a chain reaction across media and politics
The argument escalated even more when Corey Lewandowski, a prominent adviser to President Trump, joined Benny Johnson's YouTube show. Lewandowski alerted that ICE agents "will be" at the Super Bowl to seek out undocumented immigrants, saying, "There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else. We will find you and apprehend you and put you in a detention facility and deport you."
Johnson prompted Lewandowski, saying, "I think you're going to make a little news here Corey saying that there's going to be ICE enforcement at the Bad Bunny concert."
The White House made a swift response on October 3, 2025. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing that there is "no tangible plan" to deploy ICE agents at the Super Bowl. NBC News reported on this denial, with Leavitt addressing questions about the NFL's decision and immigration matters. Global News also echoed this on October 3, 2025, quoting Leavitt's assurance.
On October 4, 2025, Defiant L’s shared a post about liberals and Bad Bunny organizing an "anti-Trump protest" at the event. User SarahSaysWhatev raised a question about MAGA's consistency on October 4, 2025, pointing out their previous NFL boycotts regarding cheerleaders and their anti-cancel culture position.
Arizona Central covered the MAGA outrage on October 3, 2025, connecting it to comments made by Bad Bunny during his tour.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security Secretary, commented on Fox News on October 3, 2025, calling the NFL "so weak" and vowing ICE enforcement, saying, "The NFL sucks and we’ll win." MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski described Lewandowski's remarks as "disturbing" on October 3, 2025.
The NFL has stood firm in the face of criticism. In their original statement, the league said the show would celebrate Bad Bunny's "people, culture, and history." USA Today pointed out that this selection promotes a "diverse viewpoint" that America requires. As of October 4, 2025, there have been no official announcements, despite calls for a boycott and rumors about potential replacements like Kid Rock or Courtney Hadwin making the rounds on X.
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