The MAGA community is furious after the NFL organized a Mexican mariachi band to perform a unique national anthem ahead of Monday Night Football at Soldier Field in Chicago
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico performed the national anthem on MNF
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico performed the national anthem on MNF(Image: ESPN)
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A Mariachi band performed the national anthem at Soldier Field ahead of Monday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, which annoyed the MAGA community as Mexican history was made.
The Bears hosted the Eagles on MNF, trusting in 38-year-old quarterback Case Keenum with Caleb Williams still recovering from a hamstring injury. Williams was walking around on the field before Monday's game, and was slammed for his behavior during the national anthem.
President Donald Trump was just in Chicago for the Presidents Cup finale, and has previously called it the worst city in America, following an ongoing feud. Now, Trump's followers are furious after Mariachi Herencia de Mexico became the first mariachi band to perform the National Anthem at the stadium.
The anthem tune was performed by the band without words, allowing for a unique rendition at Soldier Field. The performance was part of the Bears' annual Latino Heritage Month celebration, featuring Latino-inspired entertainment and fan activations all around the stadium.
Also performing before MNF was Chicago native Sandra Delgado. "That is going to be so beautiful and meaningful, and that is really going to bring down the house, too. It's so special to have them here," she said.
However, the performance instantly began trending, with some enjoying the rendition, and others left furious at the concept. Political commentator David Freeman, who goes by Gunther Eagleman on social media, was one of several to speak out.
"Maybe it’s just me… but hearing the American national anthem played mariachi-style on Monday Night Football feels weird," he wrote. "I understand putting your own spin on music, but the national anthem is one of those things that just hits harder when it’s kept traditional. Some things don’t need reinventing."
Another Trump activist who goes by Charles R. Downs wrote on X, "During tonight’s NFL Monday Night Football game in Democrat-run Chicago, Illinois, a Mexican mariachi band performed the United States National Anthem. Last time I checked, Mexicans have their own country and national anthem.
Injured Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was at Monday's game and walking on the field
Injured Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was at Monday's game and walking on the field(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
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"We don’t need people dressed like Mexicans performing America’s national anthem. Also, it wouldn’t shock me if Democrat Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker personally requested this disgusting display. These woke people hate America."
Other fans shared similar frustrations, with one commenting, "I love a good mariachi band, but that national anthem didn't feel like the national anthem. The NFL seems to go out of their way to be weird and woke."
Another fan bluntly wrote, "Why the hell is a Mariachi band playing the National Anthem on Monday Night Football?"
While some fans were unhappy with the pregame performance, Monday night was a huge moment for Keenum, who may have thought that his NFL career was over. Keenum last played in an NFL game 1,009 days ago, and found himself starting against the Eagles.
With Williams out with a minor hamstring injury and backup Tyson Baegent in concussion protocol, the responsibility fell to Keenum. The veteran was emotional before the game, stating he had enjoyed every minute of it.