Trump supporters slam Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl over his stance against immigration policy
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer, will headline the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show in 2026. The decision drew backlash from Trump supporters over Bad Bunny’s criticism of US immigration policies.
The announcement marks a historic first, as he will be the only Latino artist to headline the event solo. Supporters argue his selection reflects the NFL’s effort to embrace diversity and global influence in its halftime programming.
NFL's decision drew backlash
The NFL announced Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer on Saturday night, September 27. The event is scheduled for February next year at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The announcement has not been well received by Trump supporters and right-wing activists, according to Forbes. Reports highlight that Bad Bunny’s past criticisms of US immigration raids and outspoken stance against former President Donald Trump fueled the backlash.
California is excited to welcome you to Super Bowl LX. https://t.co/LYHBdMKC2w
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) September 29, 2025
Amid the backlash, California Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed the NFL’s decision. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his excitement about welcoming Bad Bunny to California for Super Bowl LX.
Donald Trump supporters attack Bad Bunny
This is Bad Bunny.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 29, 2025
He was just announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
- Massive Trump hater
- Anti-ICE activist
- No songs in English
He even canceled his entire U.S. tour for this reason: “F***ing ICE could be outside my concert. And it’s something that we were… pic.twitter.com/11KvuSWnEH
Following the NFL’s announcement of the decision, many took to social media voicing their disagreement. Benny Johnson, a right-wing Daily Wire commentator, criticized the move, calling Bad Bunny a “massive Trump hater” and an “anti-ICE activist” who has “no songs in English.”
He also slammed the rapper for skipping the US and Puerto Rico during his last tour. Bad Bunny stated earlier that he avoided those places out of concern that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might target his fans.
Benny calm down, we all know you listen to Bad Bunny lol 💅 https://t.co/M3zbF7NLDw
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) September 29, 2025
In response to Benny’s tweet, Governor Newsom’s press office posted, “Benny, calm down, we all know you listen to Bad Bunny lol.”
Barack Obama’s best friend Jay-Z runs the Super Bowl selection process through his company Roc Nation which has an exclusive contract with the NFL. This is who chooses the halftime show, the most-watched musical performance in America
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) September 29, 2025
Jack Posobiec, a far-right activist and conspiracy theorist, rallied behind the trend on X, where he wrote, Barack Obama’s best friend Jay-Z runs the Super Bowl selection process through his company Roc Nation which has an exclusive contract with the NFL.
This is who chooses the halftime show, the most-watched musical performance in America.
Bad Bunny’s anti-Trump politics
Bad Bunny has repeatedly made headlines for criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration policies. During the 2024 US presidential race, he endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris.
In the music video for “NUEVAYoL,” Bad Bunny included a fake Trump voice apologizing for immigration policies, saying the US is “nothing without the immigrants.”
In June 2025, Bad Bunny posted an Instagram video showing authorities detaining immigrants, accompanied by captions insulting ICE officers.
