GOP Lawmaker Demands Congressional Inquiry Into Bad Bunny’s ‘Indecent’ Super Bowl Halftime Show
Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles issued a scathing critique of Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl LX halftime performance on Monday, February 9, characterizing the record-breaking set as “pure smut” broadcast directly into American homes. The conservative congressman expressed outrage over the broadcast, claiming that families were subjected to explicit displays and suggestive choreography during the widely viewed event.
The performance, which reportedly drew a record-shattering 135 million viewers, has sparked a firestorm among several prominent conservative figures. Former President Donald Trump echoed this sentiment, dismissing the set—which emphasized themes of inclusivity and unity—as “absolutely terrible” and an “affront to the greatness of America.”
In a formal statement, Ogles alleged that the performance openly promoted “depravity” and argued that such “indecent acts” violate regulations for public airwaves. Consequently, Ogles announced he is petitioning the Energy and Commerce Committee to launch a formal investigation into the NFL and NBC. He seeks to determine the extent of their “prior knowledge and facilitation” of what he labeled an indecent broadcast.
Representatives for the NFL and NBC have yet to publicly address the congressman’s demands. In his correspondence to the House committee, Ogles specifically highlighted two songs from the set: “Safaera” and “Yo Perreo Sola.” While the original studio versions of these tracks contain explicit content, the Puerto Rican superstar notably omitted the most controversial lyrics during his live performance, which marked the first time a halftime show was conducted almost entirely in Spanish.
“American culture will not be mocked or corrupted without consequence,” Ogles asserted in his post, maintaining that the sexual nature of the performance transcended language barriers.
The backlash extended to Florida Representative Randy Fine, who took to social media to claim the broadcast was “illegal.” Fine argued that had the lyrics been delivered in English, the broadcast would have been immediately terminated and met with astronomical fines. He further intensified his rhetoric by invoking a “lock them up” sentiment, despite Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory and its residents being U.S. citizens.
Interestingly, the outrage from some conservative circles stood in stark contrast to simultaneous counter-programming. During a Turning Point USA livestream—an event favored by the MAGA movement—Kid Rock performed his 1999 hit “Bawitdaba.” His performance featured lyrics celebrating drug culture, illicit substances, and “hookers,” highlighting a perceived double standard in the ongoing debate over “decency” in entertainment.
