Green Day Calls On ICE Agents To Quit Their Jobs At Super Bowl Pregame Party

The punk rock band delivered a politically charged message during their Super Bowl LX pre-game performance in San Francisco.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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During their Spotify pregame performance at Pier 29 in San Francisco, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to quit their jobs, warning them that the government will eventually "drop you like a bad fucking habit." The band also changed the lyrics of their hit song "American Idiot" to reflect recent political topics.

Why it matters

Green Day has a history of using their platform to take political stances, often criticizing the government and social injustice. Their message to ICE agents at the high-profile Super Bowl pregame event highlights the band's continued activism and their willingness to use their celebrity to address controversial issues.

The details

Ahead of their Super Bowl LX pre-game performance, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong called out ICE agents from the stage, telling them to "quit your shitty-ass job" and that they'll face consequences when "this is over." The band also changed the lyrics of their 2004 hit "American Idiot" to reference topics like Epstein Island and the "MAGA agenda."

  • Green Day performed at a Spotify pregame party at Pier 29 in San Francisco on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Green Day

A punk rock band known for their politically charged lyrics and activism.

Billie Joe Armstrong

The frontman of Green Day who delivered the politically charged message to ICE agents during the band's Super Bowl pregame performance.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that Green Day called on to quit their jobs during the band's Super Bowl pregame performance.

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What they’re saying

“This goes out to all the ICE agents out there. Wherever you are: quit your shitty-ass job. Quit that shitty 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 fucking habit.”

— Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman (Forbes)

“No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA”

— Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman (Forbes)

What’s next

It is unclear if ICE agents will respond to Green Day's call to quit their jobs, or if the band's politically charged message will have any impact on the agency's operations. The Super Bowl LX halftime show, featuring Bad Bunny, is also expected to include additional political statements.

The takeaway

Green Day's willingness to use their platform at a high-profile event like the Super Bowl pregame to deliver a politically charged message to ICE agents underscores the band's longstanding commitment to activism and social justice. Their actions highlight the growing trend of musicians using their celebrity to address controversial issues and challenge the government.