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Sunny Hostin’s heated defense of Bad Bunny and her dismissal of critics as “racist” was the latest example of coastal elites trying to silence legitimate cultural debate by wrapping it in identity politics. Hostin repeatedly insisted that Puerto Ricans are American and that complaints about the halftime pick amount to bigotry, even as many Americans questioned the wisdom of a Spanish-only, politically outspoken headliner for the biggest national broadcast.
Conservatives aren’t attacking artists because of their heritage; we’re asking whether the Super Bowl — a family event watched by millions of children — should showcase performances that celebrate provocation and sexualized lyrics. Critics pointed out that portions of the halftime material included overtly explicit content and that some mainstream outlets’ breathless praise labeled the show “wholesome,” a spin many Americans found tone-deaf.
Hostin even tried to redirect criticism by dragging up old Kid Rock lyrics as some sort of moral parity, as if pointing at past offenses erases present questions about taste, patriotism, or broadcast norms. The View’s mocking of MAGA viewers and its sneering dismissal of concerns as mere bigotry reveal the contempt many media insiders harbor for working Americans who feel left out of elite culture decisions.
Make no mistake, this isn’t really about a single artist; it’s about who gets to set cultural standards in America. Hostin’s proud declaration that she’ll be watching because she’s Puerto Rican, and that Bad Bunny will bring money and attention to the mainland, glosses over real debates about language, accessibility, and whether a globalist optics-first approach serves American families. Many Americans simply want entertainment they can share with their kids without feeling preached at or excluded.
The media elite’s reflex to weaponize accusations of racism whenever their cultural choices are questioned is corrosive to honest discussion, and it only deepens the political divide. When prominent hosts call dissent “racism” instead of engaging with substantive concerns, they drive average Americans toward alternative forums and voices that actually respect their values.
Patriots don’t surrender our commonsense standards to virtue-signaling pundits. If the NFL wants unity, it should listen to fans across the country instead of outsourcing halftime choices to a media class that thinks mocking millions of Americans is a substitute for persuasive argument. We should push back peacefully, vote with our attention, and keep insisting that mass media respects the traditions and values of working families who built this country.
