Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey Defends Bad Bunny as 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Performer, Joins Anti-Trump Activist Group

Ken Casey, lead singer of Dropkick Murphys, has publicly defended Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny amid backlash from President Donald Trump and his administration over Bad Bunny's selection as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer. Casey called Bad Bunny a "true American" and criticized the Trump administration's attempts to control narratives and threaten enforcement actions at the event. Beyond this, Casey has been actively mobilizing the punk community against what he sees as abuses by Trump's presidency, emphasizing the importance of speaking out for workers' rights and regular Americans. He has partnered with the nonprofit Home of the Brave to encourage activism and has joined its advisory board to amplify voices opposing Trump's policies. Casey stresses that punk rock should inherently challenge governmental abuses and advocates for increased resistance given the heightened stakes under Trump's leadership. His activism and statements reflect a broader cultural pushback within the punk scene against the current administration and its policies.