Caroline Downey is a staff writer for National Review.
Caroline Downey
Caroline Downey connects today's culture to eternal truth, providing the grounded perspective for every generation.
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Bad Bunny HATES America. So Why Did the NFL Pick Him?
When the NFL selected global reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the choice sparked immediate backlash among traditional football fans and cultural commentators. Caroline Downey breaks down the controversy, analyzing Bad Bunny’s history of anti-American political rhetoric, explicit anti-Trump activism, and rejection of traditional American cultural norms. Unpacking the business strategy behind the NFL's decision, Caroline examines how Commissioner Roger Goodell and league executives continue to prioritize global market expansion, demographic pivoting, and progressive pandering over their core domestic fanbase. What does this controversial selection reveal about the NFL's ongoing alignment with "woke" corporate branding and its willingness to alienate millions of loyal American viewers for international clout? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!
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