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Bad Bunny challenges ICE threats during his SNL monologue
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Bad Bunny Challenges ICE Threat in SNL Monologue

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Bad Bunny responds to Kristi Noem's immigration warnings

Bad Bunny addressed Kristi Noem's threats regarding immigrants at the Super Bowl during his SNL appearance, affirming the importance of his performance for the Latino community.

  • Bad Bunny hosts Saturday Night Live
  • Comments on Super Bowl performance
  • Targets Kristi Noem’s immigration threats
  • Celebrates Latino contributions in America
  • Excludes US from upcoming world tour
  • Colin Jost mocks military diversity rules
  • Trump appears as self-appointed monitor

Bad Bunny used his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live to confront Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s declaration that ICE would be heavily stationed at Super Bowl LX and to celebrate his role as the 2026 halftime performer.

NFL Confirms Bad Bunny as Halftime Headliner

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation officially announced Bad Bunny will star in the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.[1][2]

SNL Season Premiere Highlights

Saturday Night Live premiered its 51st season on October 4, 2025, with Bad Bunny hosting for the second time. His monologue opened by noting, “I’m very happy, and I think everyone is happy about it,” immediately followed by a rapid-fire Fox News montage edited to say, “He should be the next president”.[3][4][5]

Bilingual Tribute to Latino Communities

Bad Bunny addressed Spanish-speaking audiences: “Este logro es para todos nosotros, para los latinos y latinas en el mundo y aquí en Estados Unidos. Nuestra contribución nunca podrá borrarse,” before quipping in English, “If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn”.[3]

Noem and ICE Reaction

On a right-wing podcast, Secretary Noem asserted that ICE “will be all over” Super Bowl LX to enforce immigration laws and insisted only “law-abiding Americans” should attend. She warned the NFL “will lie awake at night” over choosing a Puerto Rican artist born in a U.S. territory. Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski echoed that ICE would actively seek and deport unauthorized attendees, even at the championship game.[4][6]

Tour Adjustments Over ICE Concerns

Citing fears of ICE raids, Bad Bunny excluded U.S. dates from his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour. He instead staged a 30-show residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which attracted over 600 000 attendees and generated an estimated $200 million boost to the local economy during a traditional low season.[7][8]

Political Satire in Season Opener

The cold open featured Colin Jost lampooning Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity military speech with the line, “Our military will now have the same rules as any good frat party: no fat chicks. And if you’re a fat dude, you better be funny as hell,” drawing on public reaction to Hegseth’s remarks. James Austin Johnson portrayed Donald Trump, warning SNL to “tread carefully” when criticizing him.[9][10]

Emerging Conservative Counterprogramming

In response to both Bad Bunny’s selection and his SNL remarks, Turning Point USA announced an “All American Halftime Show” to run concurrently with Super Bowl LX, pledging a lineup that “will all be in English” and focus on “faith, family and freedom”.[11]

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  1. Add author byline and precise publication date at top of article.
  2. Cite the official NFL press release and provide a direct source for the halftime announcement.
  3. Link to the full SNL transcript or official video for each quoted line to verify accuracy.
  4. Specify the podcast name and episode date where Kristi Noem made her ICE statements.
  5. Clarify Puerto Rico’s political status as a U.S. territory to underscore Bad Bunny’s citizenship.
  6. Include comparative viewership figures for past halftime shows to contextualize Bad Bunny’s reach.
  7. Break long sections into shorter paragraphs for mobile readability per Google News guidelines.
  8. Incorporate relevant SEO keywords in headings: “Bad Bunny SNL,” “Noem ICE Super Bowl,” “Super Bowl LX halftime.”

FAQ

What did Kristi Noem warn about?

She warned that only Americans should attend the Super Bowl.

Why did Bad Bunny exclude the US from his tour?

Fears of immigration raids influenced his decision.

What was the audience's reaction to Bad Bunny's performance?

The audience expressed happiness and excitement.

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NFL Confirms Bad Bunny as Halftime HeadlinerSNL Season Premiere HighlightsBilingual Tribute to Latino CommunitiesNoem and ICE ReactionTour Adjustments Over ICE ConcernsPolitical Satire in Season OpenerEmerging Conservative Counterprogramming