🔗 Share this article Bad Bunny Responds to the Homeland Security Secretary's Immigration Threats Ahead of the Big Game Halftime Show During his first speech as emcee of the first episode of Saturday Night Live, Bad Bunny addressed controversial statements made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding his scheduled 2026 Super Bowl show. This young Puerto Rican singer joked that "everyone" was pleased about his scheduled performance, "including Fox News." “Happy to return. I’ve hosted twice now and appeared four times,” he said. “I’ll be performing at the Super Bowl halftime. I’m thrilled, and I believe everyone else is too.” A quick montage followed showing Fox News contributors appearing to support the artist for the presidency. An Important Statement for Latinos During his monologue, the musician switched to Spanish to speak to "all the Latinos and Latinas in the entire world and here in the United States." He expressed that his Super Bowl selection was more than a personal achievement but a win for all people, showing that their impact to this country cannot be removed. Then, in English, he remarked, "If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn." Political Criticism and Noem's Comments News of the artist’s halftime show caused anger among some conservatives, including the Homeland Security Secretary. On a recent podcast, Noem stated that just U.S. citizens should attend the 2026 Super Bowl and threatened that ICE agents "would be present throughout" the stadium. She also claimed the league would "not be able to sleep at night" for choosing the performer. Tour Omission and Live Shows Earlier, the singer explained that concerns of immigration enforcement at his concerts resulted in him excluding the United States from his upcoming global tour. Recently concluding a lengthy performance run in his home territory, which reportedly drew around 600,000 attendees. "My residence was beautiful, everyone loved it," he noted during his opening speech. Comedy Segments and Topical Humor During additional segments of the premiere episode, comedian Colin Jost portrayed commentator Pete Hegseth. The sketch included a rant about the U.S. military, mockingly echoing the host’s recent comments about inclusion and body-shaming within the military. Additionally, Trump impersonator James Austin Johnson appeared briefly as a "self-appointed monitor" of the program, saying he was there to ensure "SNL doesn’t cross the line with jokes about me."