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Trump World vs. Bad Bunny: ICE Threats Loom Over Super Bowl Halftime Show

Corey Lewandowski said that no event would offer protection for undocumented people

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The announcement that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has already sparked strong reactions. The Puerto Rican artist was officially confirmed as the performer for Super Bowl LX, set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

For many, this is a milestone: not just a massive stage for a Latin artist, but also a chance to spotlight culture, identity, and what it means to be Latino—and Puerto Rican—in the U.S. Even more significant, he’ll be the first Latin artist to headline the event solo.

What makes it more interesting is that Bad Bunny had previously skipped many U.S. tour stops, citing concerns over ICE presence at concerts and how it could impact his fans.

But once his participation became public, People reported that a Trump adviser declared ICE agents will be present at the 2026 Super Bowl—including the halftime show.

What Trump’s Side Is Saying

In an interview, Corey Lewandowski, a Trump-aligned adviser, said that no event—Super Bowl included—would offer protection for undocumented people. “We will find you and apprehend you and put you in a detention facility and deport you,” he declared.

He also called the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny “shameful,” claiming the artist “seems to hate America” and suggesting that this decision divides rather than unites. Lewandowski doubled down: “There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally.”

It’s important to note, though, that Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen—born in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. Legally, ICE cannot detain him on immigration grounds. Which means the threat here is more symbolic and political. But for many concertgoers—especially undocumented Latinos—the warning creates very real fear.

Bad Bunny’s Past & Public Reaction

Benito has publicly criticized ICE before. After raids in Puerto Rico that targeted mostly Dominicans, he called the agents “sons of b***hes” and denounced the operation as unjust. He also admitted that the fear of ICE showing up influenced his decision to cut back on U.S. tour dates in the past.

Bad Bunny performs at KFC YUM! Center on April 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

For many, the announcement of ICE presence at the Super Bowl feels like an attempt to intimidate Latino communities or politicize a cultural event. Others argue that immigration enforcement applies everywhere—even at high-profile events like this. Fans, advocacy groups, and media outlets are watching closely, especially given the massive visibility of the Super Bowl stage.

Now the questions are on the table: Will the NFL respond? Will they push back against political overreach in entertainment? And will other artists follow Bad Bunny’s lead? The answers could shape how future performers approach U.S. shows under this tense political climate.