Green Day Calls Out ICE, Trump at Super Bowl Party in San Francisco

Billie Joe Armstrong urges ICE agents to quit their 'shitty jobs' and criticizes Trump administration figures during politically charged performance.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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During a Super Bowl week concert in San Francisco, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made politically charged remarks, urging ICE agents to quit their jobs and criticizing President Trump, his administration, and figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The band also altered lyrics in some of their hit songs to reflect current political issues.

Why it matters

Green Day has a long history of mixing their music with political commentary, and their Super Bowl week performance offered a preview of what many expect the outspoken band to say when they open Super Bowl LX. Their remarks highlight ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement, the Trump administration, and the Epstein scandal.

The details

During their 17-track set at the FanDuel Party powered by Spotify, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told any ICE agents in attendance to 'quit that shitty job' because the Trump administration will 'drop you like a bad fucking habit' when their time is over. He also altered lyrics in 'American Idiot' songs to reference Jeffrey Epstein and conflicts in the Middle East. This continues Green Day's tradition of using their platform to make political statements, which has drawn criticism from President Trump, who called their Super Bowl selection 'a terrible choice' that 'sows hatred'.

  • The concert took place on Friday, February 6, 2026, during Super Bowl week.
  • Green Day is scheduled to open Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Billie Joe Armstrong

The frontman of the punk rock band Green Day, known for his politically charged lyrics and commentary.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who criticized Green Day's selection as the Super Bowl LX opener, calling it 'a terrible choice' that 'sows hatred'.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier who was accused of sex trafficking and had connections to many powerful figures, which Green Day referenced in their performance.

Counting Crows

The Berkeley rock group that performed earlier in the evening at the FanDuel Party powered by Spotify.

Jungle

The London electro-pop duo that closed out the night with a DJ set at the FanDuel Party powered by Spotify.

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What they’re saying

“I have a message for ICE agents, wherever you are. Quit that sh—itty job you have because when this is over — and it will be over at some point in time — Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, they're going to drop you like a bad f—ucking habit.”

— Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman (San Francisco Chronicle)

“We are the kids of war and peace from Minnesota to the Middle East.”

— Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman (San Francisco Chronicle)

“I'm anti-them. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”

— Donald Trump (New York Post)

What’s next

Green Day is scheduled to open Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, where they are expected to continue their politically charged commentary.

The takeaway

Green Day's politically charged performance at the Super Bowl week concert in San Francisco highlights the band's long-standing tradition of using their platform to make bold statements about current political issues, which has drawn both praise and criticism. Their remarks underscore the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement, the Trump administration, and the Epstein scandal.