When the NFL announced that global superstar Bad Bunny would headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, excitement quickly turned political. Supporters of the former president celebrated American entertainment diversity, while Trump-world voices erupted in anger, calling the decision “a cultural provocation.”

Former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski hinted that federal immigration officers could be “watching closely” during the event, sparking outrage online and a flood of fact-checks. The Trump campaign itself has not issued any statement, but the pushback from his circle has already turned the halftime show into a flashpoint.

Fans of Bad Bunny see the controversy as proof that Latin artists have reshaped American pop culture; critics argue that politics and sports should stay separate. Either way, February’s halftime performance has already become one of the most talked-about in Super Bowl history — and all eyes will be on the stage when the lights go down.