California Governor Gavin Newsom Trolls Trump Supporters with Bad Bunny Day Declaration
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, seized the opportunity to mock MAGA devotees over their anger towards halftime headliner Bad Bunny. In a Saturday post on X, Newsom imitated President Donald Trump's signature all-caps social media style to declare Super Bowl Sunday as "Bad Bunny Day" throughout the Golden State.
"WE LOVE BAD BUNNY! HE IS NEARLY AS 'HOT' AS ME, WHICH IS A BIG COMPLIMENT, BECAUSE THERE IS NOBODY 'HOTTER,'" the governor wrote, adding a playful jab at the controversy surrounding the Puerto Rican sensation's performance.
Poll Reveals Americans Favor Bad Bunny Over Conservative Halftime Show
A survey released by YouGov America on Friday indicates that more Americans are interested in Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl halftime show compared to Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show." The conservative organizing machine's counter-programming features Trump loyalist Kid Rock along with country stars Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.
According to the poll:
- 35% of respondents expressed more interest in watching Bad Bunny's performance.
- 28% said they prefer the conservative alternative.
- 67% plan to watch the Super Bowl game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, while 33% will not tune in.
Brett Favre Faces Backlash for Halftime Show Comments
NFL legend Brett Favre faced instant trolling online after he weighed in on his Super Bowl halftime entertainment preference. In a Saturday post on X, Favre stated, "Not familiar with Bad Bunny so don't know if his music is good or bad. I'm just going to watch what I know Lee Brice, Kid Rock All-American Halftime Show."
The three-time NFL MVP's comments sparked ridicule, with critics referencing his alleged involvement in an $8 million welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi and past allegations of sending unsolicited explicit photos. One user wrote, "You wouldn't like Bad Bunny, Brett. He actively gives back to his community instead of defrauding it."
Super Bowl LX Matchup and Additional Entertainment News
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Patriots, led by Drake Maye, aim for their seventh Lombardi Trophy, while the Seahawks, with Sam Darnold, seek their second championship victory.
In other entertainment news, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made headlines at a pre-Super Bowl event in San Francisco. Armstrong advised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to "quit your shitty-ass job," adding a provocative note to the weekend's festivities.
