Remember when the seventh-inning stretch was just… the seventh-inning stretch? As the familiar notes of “God Bless America” filled the stadium, strangers would rise together in a brief, shared appreciation for the nation. It wasn’t some grand political statement; it was a simple, unifying moment.

Apparently, that simple unity is too much to ask for these days. Those moments have been hijacked by a class of elites who’ve gotten rich off this country while holding its core values in utter contempt. What was once a gesture of respect is now just another chance for a celebrity to signal how much better they are than the rest of us.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

The rapper and singer, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has faced heightened scrutiny in recent weeks following his announcement as the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show headliner. Critics have taken aim at his past comments on U.S. immigration enforcement and his decision to perform primarily in Spanish.

BAD TASTE: Bad Bunny stays seated during “God Bless America”

On Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, while the crowd rose to sing “God Bless America,” video and photos seem to show Bad Bunny remaining seated.

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The artist is Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, and his latest stunt at a New York Yankees game says it all. As thousands of patriotic fans got to their feet for “God Bless America,” photos and videos show Bad Bunny sitting defiantly in his seat, looking bored while the crowd sang the line “stand beside her and guide her.”

A Pattern of Disdain

Look, if this was a one-off, we could maybe write it off as a simple mistake. But with Bad Bunny, it’s never a one-off. This is the same performer who, after being handed the coveted Super Bowl halftime show, had the nerve to tell English-speaking Americans they had “four months to learn” Spanish for his performance. The sheer audacity is something to behold. The message couldn’t be clearer: America and its traditions must bend to him.

This isn’t just about language; it’s about an attitude of pure entitlement. He’s more than happy to take a front-row seat at an iconic American ballpark and accept the biggest gig in American entertainment, but he can’t be bothered to offer the smallest gesture of respect in return.

Attacking American Law and Order

But it gets worse. Much worse. The rapper’s attitude goes from passive disrespect to outright hostility when it comes to American law enforcement. He has publicly whined about avoiding tour dates in the U.S. because he was worried that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might be outside his concerts.

He actually called the federal officers sworn to protect our borders “sons of bitches.” In one video, he accused these agents of needing to be “leaving the people alone.” Yet, for someone so terrified of American law and order, he has no problem enjoying the safety and immense wealth the U.S. provides. He managed to overcome his fears long enough to host “Saturday Night Live” and attend celebrity-filled sporting events. The hypocrisy is stunning.

The Corporate Stamp of Approval

So after all this, what does the NFL do? They hand him the keys to the kingdom: the Super Bowl halftime show. This isn’t just a bad decision; it’s a slap in the face to every fan who actually loves this country. By choosing Bad Bunny, the league is broadcasting that contempt for American values isn’t a dealbreaker—it’s a résumé enhancer.

This is exactly why commentators like Jack Posobiec have called the whole thing an “op to divide the country.” It feels less like entertainment and more like a deliberate poke in the eye from a league that has completely lost touch with its patriotic fanbase. The NFL is knowingly giving its biggest stage to a man who calls our border agents vile names and can’t even be bothered to stand for “God Bless America.”

Standing for a patriotic song isn’t a difficult test. It’s a small acknowledgment of the blessings we share. But for the modern left and their corporate cheerleaders, even that is too much to ask. They’d rather celebrate those who sit than honor the nation that gives them the freedom to do so. The rest of us will keep standing. We know that real patriotism isn’t a performance—it’s a principle.

Key Takeaways

• Celebrity disrespect for patriotic traditions is becoming normalized.
• Bad Bunny has a documented history of slandering U.S. law enforcement.
• Corporate giants like the NFL now seem to reward anti-American sentiment.
• This is part of a larger cultural push to deliberately divide Americans.

Sources: The Post Millennial, New York Post