The NFL may be months away from Super Bowl 2026, but the controversy surrounding the event is already boiling over. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has stepped into the cultural firestorm, openly rebuking Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski after he unleashed a series of inflammatory comments targeting global superstar Bad Bunny.
Lewandowski sparked backlash when he labeled the Puerto Rican artist “anti-American” and outrageously suggested that ICE agents should be featured during the Super Bowl halftime show in a move he claimed would send a “message” about patriotism and border enforcement. The statement ignited a firestorm across sports, music, and politics—drawing sharp criticism from fans who viewed it as a direct attack on Latino culture and the broader NFL audience.
Hurts didn’t hesitate to respond. Known for his poise both on and off the field, the Eagles’ franchise quarterback delivered a powerful rebuttal that quickly went viral: “The only shameful thing here isn’t Bad Bunny—it’s the toxic division you keep pushing on people. The Super Bowl is supposed to bring us together, not tear us apart.”
His comments struck a chord. Within hours, social media was ablaze with fans praising Hurts for using his platform to defend inclusivity and call out political hostility. Supporters of Bad Bunny, NFL players, and even some politicians echoed Hurts’ words, emphasizing that the halftime show should celebrate diversity rather than inflame partisan tensions.
This isn’t the first time the NFL has found itself at the crossroads of sports and politics. From kneeling protests during the anthem to heated debates over artist selections for halftime shows, the league has long been a stage for larger cultural battles. But with Super Bowl 2026 on the horizon, Hurts’ outspoken defense of Bad Bunny highlights how today’s players are refusing to remain silent when issues of identity, respect, and unity are at stake.
For Hurts, the message is clear: football may be a game, but the platform it provides reaches far beyond the gridiron. And in his view, the true disgrace is not a music star’s presence at halftime—it’s the attempt to weaponize America’s biggest stage for political division.