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BREAKING NEWS: Bad Bunny could be hit with a $10 million FCC fine over on air vulgarity and explicit gestures during the Super Bowl. “It doesn’t matter if you hide your profanity behind another language,” said FCC Commissioner Joseph Barron. “It’s still against the law.” Apple Music and the NFL are also facing steep fines as well. What are your thoughts?
In a late-night statement posted across his social media platforms, Trump called Bad Bunny “the worst choice in Super Bowl halftime history,” accusing the Puerto Rican artist of using music as a weapon against American values, law enforcement, and strict immigration enforcement agencies like ICE.
“Terrible choice! I won’t watch a single second,” Trump wrote angrily, adding that Bad Bunny promotes hostility toward border security and openly attacks immigration policies he once championed, transforming what should be entertainment into what Trump labeled “radical political propaganda.”
The remarks instantly ignited fierce debate across sports, music, and political communities, turning the Super Bowl halftime show into a cultural battleground weeks before kickoff, with fans arguing whether the NFL had crossed a line or simply reflected modern America.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, made history as the first Latinx artist to headline the Super Bowl alone, a milestone celebrated widely by Latino communities who viewed his selection as long-overdue recognition of their influence on American culture.
Trump’s anger appeared deeply personal, fueled by Bad Bunny’s earlier comments at the Grammy Awards, where the artist subtly criticized Trump-era immigration rhetoric, advocating dignity for migrants and condemning policies he said “criminalized humanity and fear.”
Although Bad Bunny never mentioned Trump by name during the Grammys, his message was widely interpreted as a rebuke of past immigration crackdowns, detention practices, and the broader political climate surrounding migrants and Latino communities in the United States.
Conservative commentators quickly rallied behind Trump, echoing claims that the halftime show had become overly politicized, while liberal voices argued that music has always reflected social struggles and that silencing artists was itself a political act.
The NFL, for its part, remained officially silent, offering only a brief statement emphasizing its commitment to “celebrating diverse voices that unite audiences worldwide,” a carefully worded response that satisfied few and angered many on both sides.
Social media erupted within minutes, with hashtags supporting Bad Bunny trending globally, while others vowed to join Trump’s boycott, illustrating how a halftime show announcement had escalated into a full-scale cultural confrontation.
Unexpectedly, the controversy took a dramatic turn when Tom Brady, Patriots legend and longtime figure admired by Trump supporters, publicly defended Bad Bunny, a move that stunned New England fans and conservative commentators alike.
Brady’s statement was calm but firm, emphasizing respect over politics. “The Super Bowl is about bringing people together,” he said. “You don’t have to agree with someone’s views to respect their impact, their work, and what they mean to millions.”