NFL Pick For Super Bowl Performance Sparks Debate Online

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00:00NFL Pick for Super Bowl Performance Sparks Debate Online

00:03The NFL's choice of bad bunny for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has angered MAGA supporters.

00:12The announcement is seen by conservatives as a decision rooted in the NFL's progressive agenda

00:17with Jay-Z's Rock Nation, despite the artist's cultural pride.

00:21Within minutes of the announcement, the backlash erupted online.

00:25Conservative commentator Robbie Starbuck accused the NFL of political maneuvers,

00:29declaring it more cultural than musical.

00:31Dan O'Donnell criticized bad bunny's perceived hypocrisy, questioning his participation.

00:37Trump himself hasn't yet weighed in on bad bunny's halftime spot,

00:40but he did take aim at another NFL change, torching the new kickoff format on Truth Social.

00:46Meanwhile, supporters view bad bunny's halftime gig as a cultural victory and a political stage.

00:51His song Nueva York features a Trump-like apology to immigrants.

00:55Jay-Z hailed bad bunny's inspiring Puerto Rican efforts.

00:59The performance is hyped as defiance to Trump's base.

01:03Conservative fans feel alienated by the NFL, questioning if bad bunny suits American football's image.

01:09Eric Clambera, a Pennsylvania-based podcaster, summed up the sentiment like this.

01:14Having bad bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show is the equivalent of having Morgan Wallen at a soccer game in Mexico.

01:21The NFL believes conservatives will remain loyal.

01:25With Trump's potential attendance and bad bunny's anticipated political messages,

01:29the February game is expected to transcend sports,

01:33becoming a significant cultural and political confrontation.