The Super Bowl may still be months away, but the drama around it has already exploded â and this time, itâs not about touchdowns. Jason Kelce, the Philadelphia Eaglesâ beloved center and husband of pop culture favorite Kylie Kelce, has lit up social media after taking aim at MAGA critics who mocked Bad Bunnyâs rumored halftime performance â and unexpectedly name-dropping conservative figure Erika Kirk, the wife of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.![]()
It all started when conservative commentators and right-wing influencers began ridiculing the NFL for allegedly considering Bad Bunny as the next Super Bowl headliner. The Puerto Rican rapper and global icon â known for his bold style and progressive views â has often been a lightning rod for controversy, particularly among MAGA circles who view him as part of what they call âHollywoodâs woke agenda.â
As memes and insults flooded X (formerly Twitter), supporters of TPUSA and Erika Kirk joined the conversation. Many mocked Bad Bunnyâs gender-bending outfits and social activism, accusing the NFL of âpushing liberal propaganda instead of celebrating American values.â
But Jason Kelce wasnât having any of it.
During a heated segment on his podcast âNew Heights,â Kelce fired back at what he called âperformative patriotism.â He said bluntly,
âYou canât say you love freedom and then tear down artists for being themselves. Bad Bunnyâs not anti-American â heâs proof that freedom of expression still matters.â
Then came the line that blew up the internet. Kelce added:
âAnd to the folks at Turning Point, maybe stop preaching faith and freedom if youâre gonna bully people for what they wear. Erika Kirk, you talk about âtruth and graceâ â letâs see some.â
Within hours, that quote was everywhere. Hashtags like #KelceVsTPUSA, #BadBunnySuperBowl, and #ErikaKirk trended across X, Instagram, and TikTok. Fans were divided â some praising Kelce for standing up to conservative hypocrisy, others slamming him for âdisrespectingâ a Christian influencer and the TPUSA community.
One user wrote, âJason Kelce just went full Hollywood. Attacking Erika Kirk? Not a good look, bro.â Another countered, âFinally, someone called out the fake morality crowd. Go off, Jason!â
Erika Kirk herself has stayed silent, though insiders close to Turning Point USA reportedly described the moment as âa cheap shot from an NFL star who doesnât understand the movement.â TPUSA hosts later responded indirectly, calling Kelceâs remarks âunnecessary and divisive.â
Still, others argue Kelceâs frustration reflects a growing cultural divide between younger audiences and conservative influencers trying to shape pop culture through politics. One sports analyst told CelebUpdate24h, âJason represents a generation tired of seeing everything turned into a political purity test. Heâs saying â just let the guy perform.â
The controversy has also reignited debate over whether the Super Bowl halftime show should be a purely entertainment event or a political statement. With artists like Rihanna, Eminem, and Lady Gaga having used their performances to make bold cultural points, the NFL continues to walk a fine line between spectacle and symbolism.
Meanwhile, fans of both sides are gearing up for what could be one of the most politically charged Super Bowl moments in years. As one commenter put it:
âWhen Jason Kelce and TPUSA collide over Bad Bunny, you know Americaâs culture war has officially reached halftime.â
Whether you see Kelce as a truth-teller or a troublemaker, one thingâs certain: heâs not afraid to say what others wonât. His fiery remarks have cemented him not only as an athlete but as an unlikely voice in Americaâs ongoing cultural tug-of-war â one quote at a time.
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