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BREAKING: Donald Trump has reportedly been blowing up ICE hotlines all morning from the Department of Homeland Security, threatening and begging them to raid Bad Bunny’s hotel the morning after his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime
The morning after Bad Bunny delivered what many are hailing as a historic Super Bowl halftime performance, President Donald Trump reportedly turned his fury toward federal immigration authorities in a bizarre escalation of his already sharp criticism. Sources close to the situation claim that Trump spent the early hours blowing up hotlines at ICE, the enforcement arm under the Department of Homeland Security, alternately threatening agents and pleading with them to take drastic action. According to these accounts, he demanded an immediate raid on Bad Bunny’s hotel suite to “deport the beats” themselves, framing the reggaeton rhythms and Spanish-language lyrics as an unacceptable foreign incursion. He further insisted that any ongoing subpoenas—aimed at securing tour riders, setlist notes, and other production details from the artist’s crew—be halted at once, arguing they might unearth supposed anti-Trump messages embedded in the show.
This reported frenzy follows Trump’s blistering Truth Social post from the night before, where he branded the performance “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” He described it as making “no sense,” an “affront to the Greatness of America,” and failing to uphold standards of “Success, Creativity, or Excellence.” Trump went on to call it a “slap in the face” to the country, complaining that “nobody understands a word this guy is saying” and labeling the dancing “disgusting,” particularly for young viewers watching nationwide and worldwide. He tied his rant to broader boasts about economic records, insisting there was “nothing inspirational” about the show and predicting the “Fake News Media” would praise it anyway.
Yet the performance itself shattered expectations in the opposite direction. Bad Bunny’s set, delivered almost entirely in Spanish with vibrant Puerto Rican pride at its core, drew massive acclaim for its cultural authenticity, high-energy staging, surprise guest appearances, and even a touching onstage wedding moment. Viewership figures soared to record-breaking levels, cementing it as one of the most-watched halftime shows in Super Bowl history. Celebrities and fans flooded social media with praise, highlighting the joy, inclusivity, and bold representation of Latin music on America’s biggest stage. Rosalía called it “History,” while others from the entertainment world expressed being deeply moved by the celebration of love and unity amid the spectacle.
The contrast could not be starker. While millions celebrated the show as a triumphant fusion of global sounds and American spectacle, Trump’s reaction channeled long-standing grievances over immigration, language, and cultural shifts. His alleged calls to ICE hotlines—threatening raids and demanding an end to any investigative subpoenas—appear to extend that outrage into operational absurdity, treating the music as if it were contraband deserving deportation. The phrase he has echoed in private circles, “No More Spanish Invasion on America’s Biggest Stage,” captures the essence of his stance: a view that the halftime slot should remain firmly rooted in what he sees as traditional American values, untainted by non-English elements or perceived political undertones.
As the story spreads online, reactions remain deeply divided. Supporters of the president see his pushback as a defense of national identity, while critics mock the overreach as petty and out of touch with a performance that resonated so widely. Whether these reported hotline bombardments lead to any real action remains unclear—ICE has not commented publicly—but the episode underscores the enduring cultural flashpoints that a single halftime show can ignite. In the end, Bad Bunny’s triumph on the field stands in vivid relief against the storm it provoked in the political arena, proving once again that music, especially when it crosses borders, has the power to both unite and divide.


