The NFL’s announcement that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has sparked outrage among conservative fans, many calling for a complete boycott of the league. Critics argue that the NFL has once again chosen politics over patriotism. One viral post captured the growing sentiment:
“The only way the NFL learns is to boycott both the Super Bowl and their games. They learn when they lose money.”
The only way the NFL learns is To boycott The both super bowl and their games. They learn when they lose money
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MAGA Fans Launch Boycott Calls Over Bad Bunny’s Halftime Role
Bad Bunny Returns to Saturday Night Live as Season 51 Opening Host
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The backlash erupted immediately after the NFL confirmed Bad Bunny as next year’s halftime performer. The artist known globally for his hits “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Monaco” has long been vocal about Puerto Rican identity, LGBTQIA+ rights, and women’s empowerment. His outspoken activism, however, has made him a target among right-wing circles.
Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator, labeled Bad Bunny a “massive Trump hater” and “anti-ICE activist,” claiming his Spanish-language music symbolizes “cultural separation” from mainstream America.
Fox News host Tomi Lahren added fuel bysaying, “He’s not an American artist,” though critics quickly corrected that Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. Political tension escalated when Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem commented that ICE agents will be all over the 2026 Super Bowl, hinting at heightened scrutiny.
The outrage has sparked thousands of online reactions. One fan demanded an all-out strike,writing, “Why just the halftime show?!!! Boycott the @NFL altogether!! What the hell is wrong with us conservatives?!”
Anotherechoed the sentiment: “The NFL has insulted America again. I will not watch any more games and will certainly not watch the Super Bowl.”
Athirdwrote bluntly, “He hates America and I hope the NFL gets boycotted.”
Some urged broader action: “Lol how meaningless. They need to boycott the whole season, starting right now. Don’t watch a single minute more, don’t buy another ticket or piece of merch until all the woke is removed.”
Yet not all agreed.One userdismissed the outrage, saying, “Diehard football fans aren’t going to do that. Most fans don’t give a shit who the Super Bowl performer is.”
While the NFL remains silent, the backlash underscores how deeply cultural and political divisions overshadow America’s biggest sporting event. With Bad Bunny’s massive global following of over 68 billion Spotify streams and counting, the 2026 Super Bowl may become one of the most politically charged halftime shows in NFL history.