Roger Goodell, the Commissioner of the NFL, just announced that Bad Bunny will be the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show, confidently ignoring any criticism that comes his way.
Donald Trump, the former president, expressed his disapproval, arguing that this choice strays away from the traditional Super Bowl entertainment. However, the NFL is doubling down on their decision, underlining that the performance is meant to highlight and celebrate the diversity of their audience, promoting a sense of unity.
The league is fully backing their choice, and it looks like Bad Bunny will deliver most of his performance in Spanish. Goodell and other league representatives have emphasized their commitment to reaching a global audience and staying culturally relevant.
Interestingly, Democrats are approaching this discussion as more of a choice of entertainment than as a policy issue. Although no further details about the production or any guest performers have been released yet, the anticipation is building.
Goodell made an interesting point, saying, “I can’t recall a time we selected an artist without some sort of backlash. It’s a tough spot considering we have millions of viewers.”
Some fans have also criticized Bad Bunny in the past for his comments regarding U.S. immigration policies.
Despite this, Goodell expressed confidence that it will be a fantastic show, stating, “He recognizes the significance of this platform. It’s going to be an exciting and unifying experience for everyone.”
In his comments, Trump mentioned he wasn’t really familiar with Bad Bunny and called the selection “ridiculous.” Similarly, House Speaker Mike Johnson referred to the decision as “crazy.”
Trump reacted, explaining, “I don’t understand why they are doing this, it feels crazy. And then they try to pin it on some promoter who picks the entertainment. It’s absolutely ridiculous.”
In response, Goodell insisted, “He’s among the most popular artists globally. That’s exactly what we aim for—creating meaningful entertainment that resonates on this important platform.”
Laura Mitchell reports on U.S. politics and news for our content partner, Modern Newsstand LLC.
