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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Pick Becomes Political Over ICE Pledge

Commentary over enforcement vows is recasting the booking as a fight over immigration and cultural identity.

Overview

  • A DHS spokesperson told NBC News that ICE routinely supports security at major events, including the Super Bowl.
  • Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski said ICE would have enforcement at the game and condemned the NFL’s choice, warning that undocumented attendees would be targeted.
  • Bad Bunny recently said he would skip mainland U.S. tour dates because he feared ICE could wait outside concerts to arrest fans.
  • Media reaction spanned late-night and daytime TV, with Jimmy Kimmel mocking the outrage, hosts on The View celebrating the selection and noting his 2020 guest appearance, and conservative outlets labeling the pick un‑American or a globalization play.
  • An MSNBC analysis cautioned that a direct clash with the Puerto Rican star could carry political risks among Latino voters, while the NFL and its partners have offered no new substantive responses.