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NFL DOUBLES DOWN: Commissioner Goodell CELEBRATES Bad Bunny Performance Despite MAGA Backlash

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026274 views
NFL DOUBLES DOWN: Commissioner Goodell CELEBRATES Bad Bunny Performance Despite MAGA Backlash
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The NFL has made its position crystal clear: they don't give a damn what conservatives think about Bad Bunny's polarizing Super Bowl halftime performance. Despite mounting backlash from MAGA supporters and criticism from President Trump himself, Commissioner Roger Goodell is doubling down with celebratory social media posts and promotional content.

Rather than acknowledging legitimate concerns from millions of patriotic Americans who fund their league, the NFL has launched a full-court press defending the Puerto Rican rapper's show. League officials have been sharing reaction videos, glowing captions, and even personal endorsements from Goodell himself – a clear middle finger to the conservative base that helped make football America's pastime.

This latest culture war battle exposes exactly where the NFL's loyalties lie, and it's not with the hardworking Americans who pack stadiums and buy jerseys every Sunday. Instead of staying focused on football, Roger Goodell's league continues to wade into divisive political waters that alienate half their fanbase.

Corporate Woke-ism Over Fan Loyalty

The NFL's aggressive promotion of Bad Bunny despite the controversy reveals a troubling pattern. This is the same league that allowed players to kneel during the national anthem, pushed leftist messaging, and consistently sides with progressive causes over American values.

Conservative activists launched a legitimate campaign highlighting concerns about the halftime show, yet the NFL responded by amplifying their support even louder. It's a calculated insult to millions of fans who just want to watch football without having woke politics shoved down their throats.

President Trump's criticism clearly struck a nerve, but instead of listening to the leader millions of NFL fans voted for, Goodell chose to plant his flag firmly in enemy territory. The message is unmistakable: your values don't matter here.

"The NFL continues to prioritize virtue signaling over the fans who made them billions," one conservative activist noted.

How many more times will patriotic Americans tolerate being lectured and ignored by an entertainment industry that profits off their loyalty while spitting in their faces? The NFL's defiant stance on Bad Bunny proves they've learned absolutely nothing from years of declining ratings and fan frustration.

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Gary Franchi

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

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TraditionalistViewVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
I'm more concerned about player safety and game quality than halftime entertainment. Can we focus on what actually matters for the sport?
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AmericaFirst2020VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
The outrage seems manufactured to me. I watched the performance with my family and it was just good music and entertainment, nothing controversial about it.
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PatriotMom58VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Good for Goodell! The NFL should celebrate diverse artists and not bow to political pressure from any side.
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TexasConservativeVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Agreed! Entertainment should be about talent, not politics. Bad Bunny put on a great show.
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LibertarianDadVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
As someone who voted Trump twice, I have no problem with this. Bad Bunny is incredibly talented and the performance was entertaining.
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FreeMarketFanVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
This is exactly what capitalism looks like - the NFL making business decisions based on their audience, not political correctness. If MAGA folks don't like it, they can vote with their wallets.
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Why are we expecting sports commissioners to make political statements either way? Just focus on the game!
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Exactly my thoughts. Keep politics out of sports entirely.
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BusinessOwner2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
My teenage kids loved the halftime show and they're getting more interested in football because of performances like this. Smart business move by the NFL to attract younger viewers.