Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Outrage from Some Republicans

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The author responds to the outrage expressed by some congressional Republicans over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance. The author argues that the only crotch Bad Bunny grabbed was his own, unlike former President Trump who was a self-professed "crotch-grabber of women." The author also compares Bad Bunny's performance, which the author says conveyed messages of "joy, love, inclusion," to former President Trump's speech, which the author describes as "heavy on lies, hate, racism and misogyny."

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing political and cultural divides in the US, with some conservatives criticizing artistic performances they deem inappropriate or offensive, while others defend the artistic expression and see it as a positive message of inclusion.

The details

Some congressional Republicans have called for an investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance, which they found to be an "indecent, un-American display." The author argues that the only thing Bad Bunny grabbed was his own crotch, unlike former President Trump who was a self-professed "crotch-grabber of women." The author also notes that while they don't speak Spanish, they "got the message of joy, love, inclusion and shake-that" from Bad Bunny's performance, in contrast to not understanding much of what former President Trump says, which the author describes as "heavy on lies, hate, racism and misogyny."

• Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on February 12, 2026.

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