Jake Paul Faces Backlash From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Over Bad Bunny Comments
On Super Bowl Sunday, while the Seattle Seahawks celebrated their win, another kind of drama was playing out off the field. Social media stars and brothers Jake and Logan Paul found themselves on opposite sides of a heated debate over Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Levi’s Stadium.
Jake Paul caused a stir when he urged his followers on X to boycott the show. He said people should purposely turn off the halftime performance as a way to send a message to corporations. He also called Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen” and criticized the singer for publicly opposing U.S. policies.
This comment sparked widespread backlash because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Logan Paul, however, quickly distanced himself from his brother’s statement. He reminded fans that Puerto Ricans are Americans and said he was proud to see someone from the island headline such a major event.
“I don’t agree with this stance,” Logan told his followers, making it clear he did not support a boycott. This public split between the brothers grabbed attention, shifting focus from the game to a debate over identity and representation in America.
I love my brother but I don’t agree with this
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) February 9, 2026
Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island https://t.co/yCsuwa79gk
The controversy grew when political figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke out. She criticized Jake Paul, pointing out the irony of him questioning Bad Bunny’s citizenship while Jake himself moved to Puerto Rico for tax benefits.
A “fake American citizen?”
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 9, 2026
Didn’t you MOVE to Puerto Rico to avoid paying your taxes while kids across America go hungry?
Meanwhile Benito actually funds low income kids’ access to arts and sports programs, while you defund them.
Of course you’re mad. He makes you look small. https://t.co/lLfY8pcBLn
Jake later tried to clarify his comments, saying he was criticizing Bad Bunny’s opposition to ICE, not his heritage. He also claimed his X account had been compromised during the controversy.
Through all the noise, Bad Bunny’s performance went on and made history. He became the first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show almost entirely in Spanish. His 13-minute set highlighted Puerto Rican culture, with references to sugarcane fields and traditional jíbaro attire.
The show ended with a strong message of unity as Bad Bunny held a football with the words “Together we are America,” echoing the “love over hate” message he shared at the Grammys.
The Paul brothers have been following very different paths. Logan Paul recently signed a long-term contract with WWE, leaving his part-time status behind. He is now a central figure in the villainous faction called The Vision on Monday Night RAW, performing alongside Bron Breakker and Austin Theory.
Fans have praised his natural athleticism and ability to get reactions from the crowd. Jake Paul, on the other hand, is recovering from a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in late 2025. He is already looking ahead, with plans for a major grudge match against long-time rival KSI at Madison Square Garden later this year.
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny is on his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, performing across Latin America and Europe through July. The Super Bowl remains his only U.S. performance for the year.
Was Logan right to speak out against his brother, or should family disagreements over artists like Bad Bunny stay private? Share your thoughts in the comments.
