Staff Reports
The White House drama over the Super Bowl halftime just got real: Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, told right‑wing commentators that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be on site when Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny headlines Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026. Lewandowski’s comments make clear this administration intends to enforce the law even at high‑profile cultural events, and they should settle the question of whether political correctness will trump public safety.
Bad Bunny himself has repeatedly said he avoided touring the United States because of fears ICE would be present at his concerts, and his announcement that the Super Bowl would be his lone U.S. date only underscored that concern. Conservatives should not be surprised that an administration serious about border security would prioritize law enforcement presence where large crowds gather, regardless of which celebrity is performing.
ICE appears to have backed up the advisor’s warning: outlets reporting on agency statements say ICE will be deployed to the Super Bowl event, stressing there is no safe haven for violent criminal illegal aliens. This is common‑sense governance — enforcing immigration laws is not a political stunt, it is the job of federal law enforcement entrusted to protect Americans.
Make no mistake: Secretary Noem built her profile on holding the line against illegal immigration and rebuilding ICE’s capacity, and her stewardship of DHS has emphasized results and accountability for enforcement operations. Conservatives who have watched Noem push for tougher, smarter enforcement should take comfort that the department she leads is following through, including applying resources where large gatherings could present public‑safety risks.
Meanwhile, the NFL and its corporate partners chose Bad Bunny knowing the controversy this would spark, and many Americans are right to ask whether the league has lost its sense of what unites fans across the country. The Super Bowl should be a unifying spectacle, not another battleground for cultural elites who flout ordinary Americans’ values and then expect events to become sanctuaries from the law.
Liberals and celebrity activists predictably shriek when law enforcement shows up where they think identity politics should have free rein, but the answer is simple: laws matter and they are not suspended for halftime shows. If Democrats want to politicize every corner of American life, conservatives must respond by insisting on equal application of the law and by holding accountable institutions that elevate political signaling over public safety.
Patriots who love this country should applaud common‑sense enforcement and demand the NFL respect fans from every background by keeping the focus on football and community, not on turning a national celebration into a political theater. This administration is finally enforcing the rules families rely on, and that’s something hardworking Americans should defend.
