Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, is standing firm in his defense of the league's decision to select Bad Bunny as the headliner for Super Bowl LX's halftime show. Despite the pushback from conservative media, he reiterated that the choice was made with meticulous consideration and is not up for reconsideration. "He's one of the most prominent and beloved entertainers in the world," Goodell stated during the NFL's fall meeting, his tone unwavering. "That's what we strive for. It's a significant platform for us, an essential element of our entertainment value, and it was carefully thought through."
He continued, his confidence evident in every word, "I'm not sure we've ever selected an artist without receiving some blowback or criticism. It's a challenging task when you have literally hundreds of millions of people watching. But I have faith that it will be a spectacular show. Bad Bunny understands the stage he's on, and I believe it will be an exhilarating and unifying moment."
Goodell teased a bit about the intricate details of the show still being worked on, adding, "I'm not saying there won't be additional talent involved, but that's how it always goes."
Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican and American performer, has been vocal in his criticism of Donald Trump's immigration policy, which includes raids on homes and businesses carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump loyalists have voiced their disapproval of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, and Turning Point USA seized the opportunity to present an alternative halftime show on the same day.
