The National Football League’s (NFL) decision to feature three-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl 60 halftime show performer has created a political storm across the United States. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the halftime show has now become the center of a heated debate over immigration, culture, and law enforcement.
As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem bluntly said, “They’re so weak. We’ll fix it.”
Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Super Bowl Show Sparks Political Backlash as Trump Allies Warn of ICE Presence
To reach audiences worldwide, Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will sing completely in his native Spanish. Conservative persons associated with former President Donald Trump gave intense backlash against this decision..Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem have warned that there will be a noticeable presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at the event. They cautioned that undocumented visitors to the Super Bowl might be questioned or detained.
In her conversation with podcaster Benny Johnson, on the right, Noem had restated her stance. She says the law must be applied to everyone, even at well-known events.
“I have the responsibility to make sure everybody who goes to the Super Bowl has the opportunity to enjoy it and to leave safely. That’s what America’s about. We’ll be all over that place,” she said, emphasizing that attendees should be “law-abiding Americans who love this country.”
Lewandowski echoed these concerns, stating that there will be no sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. The remarks come amid Bad Bunny’s apprehension about ICE enforcement targeting fans outside his shows. Last month, the Puerto Rican star admitted he had avoided touring in the mainland U.S. due to potential immigration raids.
Noem also criticized the NFL’s selection of Bad Bunny, calling it a “weak” choice.
“They suck, and we’ll win. God will bless us, and we’ll stand and be proud of ourselves at the end of the day. And they won’t be able to sleep at night because they don’t know what they believe. They’re so weak. We’ll fix it,” she declared.
With Super Bowl LX approaching, the NFL faces organizing entertainment on a global scale while managing what is considered one of the most politically charged halftime shows of this or any generation. This is a snapshot of the tight relationship between sports, culture, and national politics, just months from the first kickoff.
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