The hosts of 'The View' have pushed back against online outrage from MAGA supporters over the NFL's choice of Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer. The Latin trap artist, 31, will headline the show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8.
Critics have labelled the 'Dákiti' singer a 'massive Trump hater' and an 'anti-ICE activist', while also noting he has 'no songs in English'. Whoopi Goldberg highlighted Bad Bunny's history of speaking out against President Donald Trump and his decision to limit his US tour due to ICE raids. 'So a lot of the MAGA folks apparently are very upset with the NFL. But they're upset all the time,' she said.
Goldberg reminded viewers that 'Puerto Rico is part of the United States', a point echoed by co-host Sunny Hostin, who mocked those questioning why an 'American' wasn't chosen. 'Oh, they did, though,' Hostin said, calling Bad Bunny a 'truly an artist activist'. Ana Navarro added that 'these MAGA people always think that everything is about them', noting the NFL's global expansion efforts.
Bad Bunny, an outspoken liberal activist and GLAAD Vanguard Award recipient, previously revealed he excluded the US mainland from his 2025-2026 tour over fears of ICE presence at venues. He announced his Super Bowl appearance in an Instagram video, stating: 'This is for my people, my culture, and our history.'
