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NFL DOUBLES DOWN: League Stands By Bad Bunny Despite MAGA Backlash and Trump Criticism

Gary FranchiFebruary 9, 2026244 views
NFL DOUBLES DOWN: League Stands By Bad Bunny Despite MAGA Backlash and Trump Criticism
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The NFL has made it crystal clear where they stand in the culture war – and it's not with the millions of Americans who voted for President Trump.

Despite a massive backlash from conservative activists and criticism from President Donald Trump himself, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league are doubling down on their support for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, flooding social media with reaction videos and celebratory posts.

The Puerto Rican rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has been a vocal critic of Trump and conservative policies. Yet the NFL seems perfectly content to alienate half their fanbase by throwing their full weight behind the controversial performer.

The NFL's Anti-MAGA Stance

This isn't just about entertainment, Patriots. This is about a league that claims to represent all Americans while consistently taking sides against conservative values. Remember Colin Kaepernick? The rainbow end zones? The constant virtue signaling?

The NFL's defiant stance comes as MAGA activists launched a coordinated campaign to hold the league accountable for platforming yet another Trump-hating celebrity. But instead of listening to their paying customers, the NFL chose to celebrate and amplify Bad Bunny's performance across all their official channels.

"The NFL continues to show they care more about Hollywood approval than the hardworking Americans who actually watch football," one conservative activist noted.

Commissioner Goodell's social media post celebrating the performance sends a clear message: the league is more interested in pushing woke politics than entertaining football fans. This is the same commissioner who has consistently caved to leftist pressure while ignoring conservative concerns.

Another Corporate Giant Goes Woke

The NFL's embrace of Bad Bunny despite the MAGA backlash is just the latest example of corporate America's war on conservative values. These executives live in their elite bubbles, completely disconnected from the everyday Americans who made the NFL profitable in the first place.

How long will Patriots continue to fund organizations that openly despise our values and our President? The NFL's message couldn't be clearer – they don't want or need MAGA supporters. Maybe it's time we took them at their word and found better ways to spend our Sunday afternoons.

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Gary Franchi

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

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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
The NFL has every right to take this stance, but we as consumers have every right to take our money elsewhere. Free market works both ways!
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GoPackGo2020Verifiedjust now
I just want to watch football without having politics shoved down my throat every five minutes. Is that too much to ask?
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TraditionalValuesVerifiedjust now
What exactly did Bad Bunny say that has the NFL so determined to defend him? Anyone have the full context here?
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NewsWatcher43Verifiedjust now
He made some pretty inflammatory comments about Trump supporters. You can find the clips online.
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PatriotMike77Verifiedjust now
The NFL chose their side years ago when they let Kaepernick kneel during our anthem. This is just more of the same anti-American garbage from a league that forgot who their real fans are.
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TruthTeller2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly right Mike. They've been going woke for years and now they're surprised when we push back?
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Bad Bunny doesn't even represent American values, so why is an American sports league defending him against American political criticism?
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ConservativeDad85Verifiedjust now
I've been watching NFL for 30+ years and I'm seriously considering canceling my season tickets over this. My family stands for the flag and supports America first policies.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedjust now
As a vet, I feel the same way. The disrespect is getting out of hand.
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SmallTownUSAVerifiedjust now
Same here Dad85. Enough is enough with this woke nonsense in sports.
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AmericaFirst_JaneVerifiedjust now
Why is the NFL even getting involved in politics? Just play football and leave the political statements out of it!
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LibertyLover1976Verifiedjust now
The NFL keeps forgetting that a huge portion of their fanbase supports Trump and conservative values. This is just bad business.