Overview

• Trump said he had never heard of Bad Bunny and labeled the NFL’s choice “absolutely ridiculous” during an interview on Greg Kelly Reports.
• The NFL’s 2026 halftime show remains set for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara with Bad Bunny as headliner.
• Roc Nation and the NFL have defended the booking, which would make Bad Bunny the first primarily Spanish‑singing male solo artist to lead the halftime show.
• On SNL, Bad Bunny answered critics, celebrated Latino contributions, joked that audiences have four months to learn Spanish, and staged an homage to El Chavo del 8.
• Homeland Security officials have talked up an ICE presence at the Super Bowl, while subsequent White House messaging reported by outlets said there are no announced raid plans.