According to The Gateway Pundit, the NFL has revealed that the Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, known for his anti-Trump stances, will headline the Apple Music Halftime Show during Super Bowl LX. This highly anticipated event is set to take place at Leviâs Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026.
Bad Bunny has not been shy about expressing his criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), even going so far as to announce in an interview that he would refrain from touring in the U.S. for fear of ICE detaining fans outside of his concerts. His disdain culminated in a video posted earlier this year where he railed against ICE agents in Puerto Rico.
In a display of esoteric bravado, he told critics, âYou have four monthsâ to master the Spanish language.
Bad Bunny, reflecting on his upcoming Super Bowl performance, humorously asserted in Spanish at the conclusion of his SNL monologue: âIf you didnât understand what I just said, you have 4 months to learn.â pic.twitter.com/bT5ujmmh3P
â Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 5, 2025
At a recent Yankees game, Bad Bunny notably chose to remain seated during ‘God Bless America,’ evoking further criticism.
During the Yankees vs. Blue Jays game, Bad Bunny sat during ‘God Bless America.’ This is the artist the NFL has selected for the upcoming halftime show at Super Bowl 2026. Some fans are calling for a boycott of the NFL.
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â Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) October 9, 2025
While Bad Bunny claims to care about the implications of ICE’s presence, the agency routinely attends significant public events, including the Super Bowl, under the guise of maintaining securityâspecifically to tackle human trafficking, counterfeit merchandise, and unlawful immigration. Reports indicate that ICE established a robust presence at the 2025 Super Bowl, concentrating on the identification and apprehension of individuals involved in illegal activities.
Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed the presence of ICE agents will be ensured once again during this yearâs Super Bowl.
âWeâll be all over that place. We are going to enforce the law. You shouldnât be coming to the Super Bowl unless you are a law-abiding American citizen,â she stated emphatically.
The selection of a prominent artist who is openly critical of both Trump’s administration and ICE has sparked a wave of controversy and conversation.
In response, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has rolled out an alternative event, dubbed the ‘All American Halftime Show,â as a counter to what they describe as a divisive atmosphere.
They spilled the beans over social media, exclaiming, âHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Itâs true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to unveil The All American Halftime Show.â
âExpect details about performers and other event aspects coming soon!â
Announcing a groundbreaking event
Indeed, Turning Point USA is ecstatic to present The All American Halftime Show, with further details on performers forthcoming.
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â Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) October 9, 2025