The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Bad Bunny, has become one of the most controversial in recent memory—not only for the music, but for the politics surrounding it.
The NFL announced just days ago that the Puerto Rican superstar will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, set to take place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While the news was initially celebrated as a cultural milestone for Latinos worldwide, Lewandowski’s comments have shifted the focus to immigration enforcement and political tension.
Trump Adviser Says ICE Agents Will Be at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime
Corey Lewandowski, a longtime adviser to Donald Trump, confirmed during The Benny Show podcast that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be present at the game and specifically monitoring the halftime performance.
“There is no place in this country where people who are here illegally can find safe harbor—not even the Super Bowl,” Lewandowski said. “They will be found, they will be detained, and they will be deported.”
His words quickly spread online, fueling concern among immigrant communities and Bad Bunny’s fanbase.
This controversy also echoes Bad Bunny’s past remarks about the risks of performing in the U.S. In interviews, he openly admitted that one reason he avoided major tours in the States was to protect his Latino fans, many of whom might feel vulnerable at large events where ICE presence could become a threat. For Bad Bunny, music has always been about inclusion and representing his community, and he once said he didn’t want his concerts to be a place where fans had to fear being targeted.
Now, the irony is striking: after years of keeping his distance, he is set to take on the biggest stage in America, only to have the shadow of ICE surveillance hang over it.
Despite the tension, Bad Bunny, 31, has emphasized his pride and excitement for the performance: “I’m excited for my friends, my family, Puerto Rico, and all the Latino people around the world. I’m excited for my culture, for everything,” he told Apple Music.
As anticipation builds for the February event, the halftime show is shaping up to be more than a musical celebration. It will be a flashpoint where entertainment, culture, and U.S. immigration politics collide.
