When a Concert Became a Cultural Firestorm

The Super Bowl halftime show has always been one of the most-watched spectacles on Earth. From Michael Jackson’s legendary performance to Beyoncé’s politically charged choreography, the show has often been as controversial as it is iconic. But in 2026, before a single note was sung or a single play was made on the field, the halftime stage had already become the epicenter of a political and cultural war.

At the heart of it stood Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican global superstar, and Karoline Leavitt, the fiery Republican rising star and Trump ally whose blunt words set social media ablaze.