ICE's Super Bowl Presence Sparks Controversy Among Fans and Halftime Performer Bad Bunny
The 2026 NFL Championship, also known as the Super Bowl, is set to have an unusual presence this year. Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will be enforcing the law at the event. This news has sparked controversy, particularly among fans and the halftime performer, Bad Bunny.
Secretary Noem stated that ICE's presence is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of law-abiding Americans. However, this move has raised concerns, especially among the Latino community who are fans of the halftime performer, Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican singer has expressed worries about ICE's presence at his concerts in the U.S. in the past, and his concerns have resurfaced with the news of ICE's involvement in the Super Bowl.
Corey Lewandowski, Trump's former campaign manager, was the first to announce ICE's presence at the Super Bowl. He stated that ICE will apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants found at the event. Secretary Noem has since doubled down on this threat. Bad Bunny's team has not commented on whether this will affect his performance, but his Puerto Rico residency has not been stopped due to similar concerns in the U.S.
The 2026 Super Bowl promises to be a high-profile event with increased security measures. While the Department of Homeland Security aims to ensure the safety of attendees, the presence of ICE has raised concerns and sparked debate, particularly among the Latino community and the event's halftime performer, Bad Bunny.
