Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Outrage from MAGA Supporters

Congressman calls performance "pure smut" and demands investigation, but critics say it's really about challenging the MAGA vision of America.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Bad Bunny's high-profile Super Bowl halftime show performance has sparked outrage from MAGA supporters, with a Republican congressman calling it "pure smut" and demanding an investigation. However, critics argue that the real issue is Bad Bunny's promotion of a more inclusive vision of America that challenges the MAGA coalition's exclusionary agenda.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's performance and remarks about immigration and belonging represent a direct challenge to the MAGA movement's efforts to redefine American identity in more restrictive, racially-exclusive terms. The backlash highlights the threat that Bad Bunny's inclusive message poses to the MAGA worldview.

The details

During his Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny made remarks about immigration, saying "We're not savage. We're not animals. We're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans." He also had the words "Together, we are America" written on a football. This message of unity and belonging for all immigrants angered MAGA supporters, with Congressman Andy Ogles accusing Bad Bunny of "glorifying sodomy" and "countless other unspeakable depravities" in the performance. Ogles has called for an investigation, claiming the show violated federal broadcast decency laws.

  • Bad Bunny made remarks about immigration and belonging during his Super Bowl halftime show on February 12, 2026.
  • Congressman Andy Ogles sent a letter demanding an investigation on February 15, 2026.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Grammy-winning Puerto Rican musician and global superstar whose halftime show performance promoted a message of inclusion and belonging for immigrants.

Congressman Andy Ogles

A Republican representative from Tennessee who accused Bad Bunny's halftime show of containing "explicit displays of gay sexual acts" and "unspeakable depravities", and has called for an investigation.

Turning Point USA

A conservative youth organization that hosted an alternate musical event during the Super Bowl with a message of America being for "us" not "them".

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees broadcast regulations, will decide whether to investigate Congressman Ogles' claims about the Super Bowl halftime show.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's inclusive message of belonging for all immigrants, including those without proper documentation, represents a direct challenge to the MAGA movement's efforts to redefine American identity in more restrictive, racially-exclusive terms. The backlash from MAGA supporters highlights the threat that Bad Bunny's vision poses to their agenda.