Controversy and petitions swirl over Super Bowl halftime show choices

Conservative outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show highlights issues of U.S. Puerto Rican identity, with critics viewing his performance as a challenge to American cultural and political narratives about diversity and citizenship. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Puerto Ricans face a paradox of limited rights and recognition, and the backlash underscores ongoing debates about race, nationality, and inclusion in the U.S.