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NFL CHOOSES Woke Politics Over Patriots After Bad Bunny BACKLASH

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026109 views
NFL CHOOSES Woke Politics Over Patriots After Bad Bunny BACKLASH
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The NFL has made its choice crystal clear: woke virtue signaling matters more than the concerns of patriotic Americans who fund their billion-dollar empire.

Despite mounting backlash from conservative activists and even criticism from President Donald Trump, Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league are celebrating Bad Bunny's controversial Super Bowl halftime performance with a full-court press of social media posts, reaction videos, and glowing endorsements.

The Puerto Rican rapper's performance has become the latest battleground in America's culture war, with many MAGA supporters calling out the NFL's continued drift toward left-wing politics. But instead of listening to the millions of Americans who made football the nation's favorite sport, Goodell chose to plant his flag firmly in woke territory.

The NFL's Anti-American Pattern

This isn't the first time the league has thumbed its nose at conservative values. From kneeling during the national anthem to pushing social justice messaging, the NFL has repeatedly chosen progressive politics over the patriotic fans who fill stadiums every Sunday.

"The NFL used to represent American values," said one longtime fan on social media. "Now they're more concerned with appeasing the radical left than honoring the country that made them rich."

The league's aggressive promotion of Bad Bunny's performance sends a clear message: your concerns don't matter if you're a conservative American. They'd rather chase the approval of Hollywood elites and woke activists than respect the values that built this nation.

Where Patriots Stand

President Trump's criticism of the performance reflects what millions of Americans are thinking – that our cultural institutions have been hijacked by radical leftists who despise traditional American values.

The question now is whether patriotic Americans will continue supporting an organization that clearly doesn't support them. The NFL may not care about the MAGA backlash today, but they might sing a different tune when those stadium seats start looking emptier come next season.

How long will real Americans keep funding an organization that actively works against their values?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMike47VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
This is exactly why I stopped watching NFL games with my family. The league used to represent American values, now they bow down to every celebrity with a political agenda.
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RedWhiteBlue22VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Same here Mike. Haven't watched a single game in two seasons and don't miss it one bit.
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ConservativeMom3VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Can someone explain what exactly Bad Bunny said? I don't follow celebrity drama but this sounds like another case of the NFL caving to liberal pressure instead of standing up for their core fanbase.
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DefendOurFlagVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Disgraceful but not surprising anymore.
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TrueAmericaFirstVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
The NFL's ratings have been declining for years because of decisions like this. They're alienating the very people who made football America's pastime.
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GridironTraditionVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Absolutely right. They forgot who their real audience is - hardworking Americans who just want to enjoy the game without politics being shoved down their throats.