Green Day Frontman Criticizes ICE Agents at Super Bowl Pre-Party

Armstrong tells ICE agents to "quit that s----y job" during performance in San Francisco

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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During a pre-Super Bowl performance in San Francisco, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made strong statements against ICE agents, telling them to "quit that s----y job" and criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies. Armstrong also changed lyrics of the band's hit song "Holiday" to reference "the representative from Epstein Island." The comments sparked controversy, with former President Trump calling the band's selection as a performer a "terrible choice" that "sows hatred."

Why it matters

Green Day's politically-charged statements at the high-profile Super Bowl event added to the ongoing debate around immigration policy and the role of entertainers in addressing political issues. The band's criticism of ICE agents and the Trump administration's immigration agenda resonated with some but drew backlash from conservatives who felt the comments were inappropriate for the event.

The details

At a pre-Super Bowl party in San Francisco on Friday night, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made several pointed statements directed at ICE agents, telling them to "quit that s----y-ass job" and warning they would be "dropped like a bad f-----g habit" by figures like former President Trump and his advisors. Armstrong also changed lyrics in the band's hit song "Holiday" to reference "the representative from Epstein Island." The comments came amid broader criticism of the NFL's choice of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, with Trump calling it "absolutely ridiculous."

  • Green Day performed at a pre-Super Bowl party in San Francisco on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Billie Joe Armstrong

The frontman of the punk rock band Green Day, who made the controversial statements against ICE agents during the pre-Super Bowl performance.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who criticized the selection of Green Day and Bad Bunny as Super Bowl performers, calling it a "terrible choice" that "sows hatred."

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican rapper and singer who was selected as the halftime performer for the Super Bowl, drawing criticism from Trump.

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What they’re saying

“To all the ICE agents out there, wherever you are, quit your s----y-ass job. Quit that s----y job you have.”

— Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman

“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

The controversy over Green Day's comments and the selection of performers for the Super Bowl is likely to continue, with further debate around the role of politics and social issues in major sporting events.

The takeaway

Green Day's politically-charged statements at the Super Bowl pre-party highlight the ongoing tensions around immigration policy and the increasing willingness of entertainers to use high-profile platforms to voice their political views, even if it means sparking controversy.