Bad Bunny Named Super Bowl Halftime Headliner — Trump Allies Threaten ICE Response
In what’s becoming the most politically charged Super Bowl in recent memory, Bad Bunny’s announcement as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer has sparked outrage among members of the Trump camp, with some calling for federal intervention — yes, ICE agents at the big game.
The NFL’s choice to spotlight the Puerto Rican megastar, known for his explosive Latin trap hits and outspoken activism, has ignited fury among right-wing circles, who see the decision as “un-American” and “a political provocation.”
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski didn’t hold back during a recent appearance on a conservative radio show:
“It’s so shameful they’ve decided to pick somebody who seems to hate America so much to represent them at the halftime show. What happened to patriotism? What happened to country artists or people who at least speak English?”
Lewandowski went further, claiming the Trump-aligned “Freedom First Task Force” is urging state officials to “prepare ICE presence in and around Levi’s Stadium” for Super Bowl weekend — citing a “public safety concern.”
“When you have a performer who’s made statements against law enforcement, against our immigration system, and refuses to assimilate — yes, we have questions about who’s being brought into that stadium and why,” he added.
Critics Call It Political Theater
Legal experts were quick to call the suggestion laughable and blatantly unconstitutional, with immigration advocates saying it’s just another attempt to weaponize fear against Latino communities.
“Deploying ICE because a Latino artist is performing is pure racism disguised as policy,” said one civil rights attorney. “Bad Bunny is a global artist, not a threat to national security.”
Still, the Trump faction remains defiant — fueling speculation that the Super Bowl could become a new flashpoint in the 2026 presidential race, especially as Trump uses the moment to rile up his base with cries of “culture war.”
Bad Bunny: Silent But Unbothered
So far, Bad Bunny hasn’t responded to the controversy — at least not directly. But his most recent Instagram post, showing him in a stars-and-stripes-themed outfit with the caption “Let them talk 🖕”, is being interpreted by fans as a message to his critics.
Meanwhile, his fanbase is rallying under the hashtag #SuperBunny2026, with memes, merch, and musical tributes already flooding the internet.
The Big Game Just Got Political
With the NFL trying to play it cool, refusing to comment on the ICE threats or Trump world’s outrage, it’s clear that this year’s halftime show will be about more than just music.
In a polarized America, one artist with a mic and a stadium full of fans might be the loudest voice in the room.
And if history tells us anything about Bad Bunny, it’s this:
He won’t be backing down.
Want to keep this storyline going? I can write a follow-up:
→ “White House Responds to ICE Super Bowl Rumors: ‘No Plans to Disrupt the Halftime Show’”
→ “Bad Bunny Opens Halftime Performance With Message to ICE: ‘Aquí Mandamos Nosotros’”
Just say the word.
