Trump Allies Criticize NFL's Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Choice Amid Immigration Concerns

President Trump and his political allies have strongly criticized the NFL's choice of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, labeling the pick as "ridiculous" and part of a "woke" agenda. Trump expressed unfamiliarity with Bad Bunny and disapproval of the selection during a Newsmax interview, while Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned the performance as "perverse unwanted" and promoted her bill to make English the official language of the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski emphasized strict immigration enforcement at the Super Bowl, with ICE agents set to patrol the event to prevent undocumented immigrants from attending. Bad Bunny, an American citizen from Puerto Rico and a globally recognized Latin artist, has addressed the backlash with humor, including a monologue on "Saturday Night Live" where he challenged critics to learn Spanish. His decision to exclude the U.S. mainland from his tour was partly due to concerns about ICE enforcement, reflecting the intersection of entertainment, politics, and immigration debates surrounding the event. This controversy continues a pattern of political tensions surrounding Super Bowl halftime shows, as seen in past performances by Latin artists critiquing the Trump administration.