Bad Bunny, the controversial pop star chosen to headline this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, used his Saturday Night Live monologue to mock conservatives and Fox News viewers, turning what should have been light entertainment into yet another liberal lecture.
The Puerto Rican rapper, known for his political activism and outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump, opened SNL’s Season 51 premiere with a heavily edited video showing Fox News anchors supposedly praising him — sarcastically calling him “our favorite musician” and even suggesting he “should be the next president.”
Bad Bunny Takes Aim at Trump Supporters
The clip was part of a skit meant to ridicule conservatives who criticized his Super Bowl gig. Many Trump supporters had voiced frustration with the NFL’s choice, calling it another example of Hollywood’s open hostility toward middle America.
Bad Bunny laughed off the criticism, bragging,
“I’m very happy to be doing the Super Bowl. Everyone is happy — even Fox News!”
He then switched to Spanish, calling his Super Bowl appearance a “victory” for Latinos, declaring that their “footprint and contribution in this country can never be erased.”
Mocking those who didn’t understand him, he added:
“If you didn’t understand what I said, you have four months to learn.”
Viewers Slam SNL’s Political Bias
Social media quickly lit up as viewers accused NBC and SNL of turning another episode into an anti-Trump, anti-conservative spectacle.
“What happened to comedy?” one viewer asked on X (formerly Twitter). “Every sketch now sounds like a political rant.”
Others pointed out that the show, once known for uniting Americans through humor, has become a weekly reminder of Hollywood’s obsession with mocking the Right.
Even longtime fans of the show said they’ve had enough. “I used to watch every Saturday,” one comment read. “Now it’s just nonstop politics. It’s sad.”
Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks More Division
Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance has already stirred controversy among conservative viewers, many of whom say they’ll skip the halftime show entirely.
The NFL, under growing criticism for its woke entertainment choices, continues to lose the trust of many traditional fans who just want football without a political lecture.
“Once again,” one fan wrote, “the Left hijacks what used to bring Americans together.”
Bottom Line
Bad Bunny’s stunt on SNL shows exactly why so many Americans are tuning out of mainstream media, Hollywood, and the NFL.
Instead of focusing on unity and entertainment, these outlets seem determined to mock conservatives, push woke culture, and alienate millions of loyal viewers.
And this time, they did it on live TV — just months before one of the most-watched events in America.