Republicans Demand Investigations Into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

GOP lawmakers claim the Spanish-language performance contained "pure smut" and "explicit displays of gay sexual acts".

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Right-wing lawmakers have called for multiple investigations into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, with one Republican congressman claiming the performance contained "pure smut" and "explicit displays of gay sexual acts." Other GOP representatives have demanded the FCC take "dramatic action" against the NFL, NBC, and Bad Bunny over the Spanish-language performance.

Why it matters

This latest outrage from Republican lawmakers is part of a long-running culture war against Super Bowl halftime show performers, with past acts like Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Beyoncé also drawing conservative complaints about "vulgarity" and "immorality." The attacks on Bad Bunny's performance, which was generally well-received, highlight the GOP's ongoing efforts to police the content of major televised events.

The details

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) wrote a letter calling for an inquiry into the "indecent content" of the halftime show, claiming it featured "explicit displays of gay sexual acts" and "women gyrating provocatively." Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) has also demanded the FCC investigate, arguing the "disgusting halftime show was illegal." Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) said the lyrics were "very disturbing" despite not speaking Spanish.

  • Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show took place on Sunday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Andy Ogles

A Republican congressman from Tennessee who called for an investigation into the "indecent content" of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.

Randy Fine

A Republican congressman from Florida who has demanded the FCC investigate the "disgusting halftime show" as illegal.

Mark Alford

A Republican congressman from Missouri who claimed the lyrics from Bad Bunny's performance were "very disturbing" despite not speaking Spanish.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican music star who performed the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which has drawn outrage from Republican lawmakers.

NFL

The National Football League, which tapped Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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What they’re saying

“The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was pure smut, brazenly aired on national television for every American family to witness. Children were forced to endure explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air.”

— Andy Ogles, Republican Congressman (X)

“The disgusting halftime show was illegal and had Bad Bunny said these lyrics — and all of the other disgusting and pornographic filth in English on live TV, the broadcast would have been pulled down and the fines would have been enormous.”

— Randy Fine, Republican Congressman (X)

What’s next

The FCC is expected to review complaints about the Bad Bunny halftime show and determine if any action should be taken against the NFL, NBC, or the performer.

The takeaway

The Republican outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show is the latest chapter in the party's long-running culture war against high-profile musical performances, highlighting their ongoing efforts to police the content of major televised events.