Bad Bunny has been announced as the star of the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, but instead of universal excitement, the decision has sparked a storm of backlash from right-wing politicians and commentators in the US.

The Puerto Rican megastar, who has gone from breakout fame in 2016 to becoming one of the biggest names in global music, was officially confirmed as the halftime headliner on 28 September.

But his critics immediately began digging up old comments, including his admission that he didn’t bring his latest tour to the States because he worried Immigration and Customs Enforcement might target his fans.

More fuel was added when, while hosting Saturday Night Live last weekend, he joked that Americans had “four months to learn” Spanish before his big show.

Among those most furious

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