House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump have criticized the booking of Bad Bunny for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Johnson called it a "terrible decision," suggesting Lee Greenwood would have been a "broader audience" choice. Trump echoed similar sentiments, expressing unfamiliarity with Bad Bunny and calling the decision "ridiculous." Some conservatives have also objected to the artist singing in Spanish and his past comments regarding ICE raids.

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