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Trump Calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Booking 'Ridiculous' as DHS Adviser Flags ICE Presence

Trump’s comments intensify a broader backlash that ties the NFL choice to immigration enforcement concerns.

Overview

  • Bad Bunny remains set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
  • Trump said in a Newsmax interview that he had never heard of Bad Bunny and called the NFL’s decision “crazy” and “ridiculous.”
  • A Department of Homeland Security adviser, Corey Lewandowski, said immigration agents will be present at the event and labeled the selection “shameful.”
  • Bad Bunny has announced a 2025–2026 world tour with no U.S. dates, citing worries about possible ICE presence at shows.
  • The artist recently joked about the backlash during an SNL appearance, framing the halftime booking as a win for Latino artists.