WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Seattle Seahawks were busy hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at Levi’s Stadium, a different battle was exploding on Capitol Hill. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has formally demanded a congressional inquiry into Bad Bunny’s record-shattering Super Bowl LX halftime show, labeling the performance “pure smut” and accusing the NFL of beaming “indecent acts” directly into 135 million living rooms.
The “Filth” Factor: Ogles vs. Benito
The numbers don’t lie: 135 million viewers makes this the most-watched halftime show in history. But for Ogles, those eyeballs witnessed a crime scene, not a concert. In a scorching letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the congressman ripped into the set, claiming it “openly glorified sodomy” and forced families to watch “explicit displays of gay sexual acts.”
Ogles didn’t hold back on the specifics. He blasted the Puerto Rican superstar for “shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air,” arguing these moves flagrantly violated broadcasting decency standards. His main target? The lyrics to “Safaera” and “Yo Perreo Sola.” Even though Benito skipped the rawest lines on air, Ogles insists the sexual content was “readily apparent across any language barrier.”
“American culture will not be mocked or corrupted without consequence. These flagrant, indecent acts are illegal to be displayed on public airways.” — Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.)
MAGA vs. The Bunny: The Culture War Explodes
The backlash wasn’t a solo act. Donald Trump wasted no time jumping into the fray, trashing the unity-themed set as “absolutely terrible” and “an affront to the Greatness of America.” Florida Rep. Randy Fine doubled down on X, arguing that if Benito had sung those “disgusting and pornographic” lyrics in English, the broadcast would’ve been cut instantly. Fine’s closer? A sharp reminder that “Puerto Ricans are Americans” followed by the classic MAGA tagline: “lock them up.”
Benito’s set featured a massive “casita” and sugar cane field visuals, honoring his Puerto Rican roots amidst the political firestorm.
The Irony of the “All-American” Alternative
While the right roasted Bad Bunny, the Turning Point USA counter-stream offered a bizarre twist. Headlined by Kid Rock, the “family-friendly” alternative featured the rocker belting out his 1999 hit “Bawitdaba.” The lyrics? A cocktail of “topless dancers,” “caps of meth,” and “hookers all trickin’ out in Hollywood.” The livestream peaked at roughly 6 million viewers a drop in the bucket compared to the NFL’s 135 million juggernaut.
What’s Next: Will the NFL Blink?
Ogles wants heads to roll at NBC and the NFL, specifically targeting their “deliberate approval” of the show. So far, the league is ghosting the controversy, likely letting the record-breaking ratings speak for themselves. But with a formal inquiry requested, Roger Goodell might soon be trading the owner’s box for a witness stand.
