Washington, D.C. — The NFL is facing a major backlash from conservatives after announcing that left-leaning rapper Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show this February — and President Donald Trump’s allies are not holding back.
Speaker Mike Johnson: “A Terrible Decision”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) slammed the NFL’s pick, calling it “a terrible decision” that shows just how far the league has drifted from traditional American values.
“I wasn’t even familiar with Bad Bunny,” Johnson said to reporters. “But from what I’ve heard, it seems like a poor choice. The Super Bowl is watched by millions of families and children across America. Personally, I’d prefer to see someone like Lee Greenwood — a real American patriot — singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ instead.”
Greenwood’s hit song has become a timeless anthem at Trump rallies and patriotic events across the country.
Bad Bunny’s History of Anti-Trump Politics
Bad Bunny — real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — has publicly attacked President Trump, particularly over immigration and Puerto Rico policy. Critics say his political activism and explicit lyrics make him a poor fit for the most-watched family event in America.
Even President Trump weighed in, saying:
“I never heard of him. I don’t know who he is, and I don’t know why they’re doing it.”
The Super Bowl, once a symbol of unity, has now become the latest battleground in the nation’s ongoing culture war.
Kari Lake: “NFL Has Lost Touch With Its Audience”
Conservative firebrand Kari Lake blasted the NFL on X (formerly Twitter):
“Bad Bunny for the Halftime Show? The NFL seems completely tone-deaf. The Super Bowl used to be family-friendly. Now it feels like another woke production designed to divide Americans.”
Her comments reflect growing anger among conservatives who believe the NFL is prioritizing globalist politics over patriotism and faith-based family values.
Media Defends NFL as “Global Outreach”
Sports media outlets like ESPN have defended the decision, claiming the league is trying to attract a more international audience. Analyst Ryan Clark said the pick was “a genius move for global marketing.”
But critics argue that’s exactly the problem — the NFL is selling out America’s heartland for global popularity.
Super Bowl LX: A Battle Over American Culture
The halftime show — set for February 8, 2025, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California — is shaping up to be one of the most controversial in Super Bowl history.
With Bad Bunny headlining and Trump’s GOP leaders pushing back, the event has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over what truly represents America: global celebrity culture or traditional patriotism.
As one conservative commentator put it,
“This isn’t just about a halftime show — it’s about who we are as a country.”