MAGA Meltdown!: Donald Trump Critic Bad Bunny Chosen to Play Super Bowl Halftime Show and Sparks Fears He'll Use Spectacle to Slam President's Immigration Policy

In his latest single NUEVAYoL, a voice reminiscent of Trump can be heard making an apology to “immigrants in America,” which further fueled the outrage.

Commentators from MAGA circles reacted angrily to the announcement, with concerns that Bad Bunny would leverage this prominent platform to criticize Trump’s immigration policies.

Critic Robby Starbuck claimed that the NFL’s decision was politically charged, stating, “This is not a pick designed to unite football fans or let people just enjoy the show. It was a pick designed to divide fans and no doubt Bad Bunny will find some way to push a woke message,” which he expressed on social media.

“Are NFL owners in on this idiocy or are they just culturally disconnected from reality?” questioned conservative radio host Dan O’Donnell. “This isn’t about music, it’s about putting a guy on stage who hates Trump and MAGA.” He accused Bad Bunny of abandoning his fans by opting for the Super Bowl gig despite earlier claiming he wouldn’t tour in the U.S. due to fears of ICE enforcement.

Another commentator expressed disbelief that Bad Bunny is the chosen act for such a quintessentially American event, questioning whether his music even resonates with football fans.

Podcaster Erick Klambara echoed this sentiment, drawing an analogy between having Bad Bunny half-time at the Super Bowl and having a country music act at a soccer game in Mexico. He deemed it a poor fit for the sport.

Benny Johnson criticized the NFL for its repeated missteps, insinuating a pattern of self-destruction.

Liberal fans are reveling in the idea of Bad Bunny potentially using the incredible visibility of the Super Bowl to challenge Trump’s policies.

The anticipated MAGA backlash has already started, with social media lit with assertions that Bad Bunny’s performance would resonate as a significant protest against the current administration.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, conveyed his excitement about the performance, saying, “This is for my people, my culture, and our history.”

The NFL, under the guidance of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation since 2019, continues to focus on selecting impactful halftime show artists, with Bad Bunny now leading the charge for 2026.