October 2, 2025
Following the announcement that Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, concerns about border security and the rule of law have surfaced. According to Corey Lewandowski, a former advisor to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be present at the Super Bowl.
In a recent interview, Lewandowski stated, “There is no place where people who are in this country without authorization can find refuge. Not the Super Bowl, not anywhere else.” He emphasized the commitment to enforcing immigration laws. “We will find them. We will arrest them. We will put them in a detention center, and we will deport them. Know that this is a very real situation under this administration, completely contrary to how it was before.”
Lewandowski also questioned the NFL’s choice of an artist who “seems to dislike America so much to represent them at the Super Bowl halftime show.” He suggested that the NFL should strive for unity, saying, “We should try to be inclusive and not exclusive. There are many great bands and artists who could play that concert and bring people together, not divide them.”
He further clarified the administration’s stance on immigration enforcement. “We are going to enforce the law everywhere. We are going to ensure the safety of Americans. It’s a directive from the President. If you are in this country illegally, do yourself a favor: go home; we’ll buy you the plane ticket. Leave the country, and you will have the opportunity to return legally,” he added.
The selection of Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, to headline the Super Bowl halftime show has stirred controversy. Some critics point to the fact that his music is exclusively in Spanish and that he has previously expressed opinions against ICE and former President Trump.
Earlier this year, Ocasio posted a video on his Instagram account showing ICE agents conducting a raid in Puerto Rico, referring to them with harsh language.
Social media users have also pointed out what they see as a contradiction in Ocasio’s actions. They cite his earlier claim that fear of “ICE being outside” was a reason for skipping U.S. stops on his recent world tour, followed by his decision to perform in California for the Super Bowl.
In a recent interview, Ocasio addressed these concerns, stating, “There were many reasons why I didn’t go to the United States, and none was out of hate; I have performed there many times. But there was the problem that, oh my God, ICE could be outside -of my concert-. It is something that we were talking about and that worried us a lot.”
The presence of ICE agents at the Super Bowl underscores the current administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring the safety and security of American citizens. It also highlights the ongoing debate about the role of cultural figures in promoting national unity and shared values.
