Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hits Back at Jake Paul for Attacking Bad Bunny’s Citizenship
On a Super Bowl Sunday that saw the Seattle Seahawks emerge victorious, a different kind of clash was brewing off the field between social media’s most famous siblings. The halftime performance, traditionally a moment of unity, became a source of friction for Logan and Jake Paul.
While millions prepared to watch global superstar Bad Bunny take the stage at Levi’s Stadium, Jake Paul ignited a firestorm by urging his followers to boycott the show entirely. The younger Paul took to X to express his disapproval, suggesting that viewers should purposefully turn off the halftime show as a protest.
Jake argued that collective action would demonstrate to major corporations that they cannot ignore the consequences of their choices. He went a step further by labeling Bad Bunny a fake American citizen who publicly harbors negative sentiments toward the United States, a comment that quickly drew widespread condemnation given Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory.
Logan Paul, however, was not willing to let his brother’s rhetoric go unchallenged. Despite their close bond, Logan publicly distanced himself from the boycott call, stating that he doesn’t agree with this stance.
He reminded his followers that Puerto Ricans are indeed Americans and expressed his pride in seeing talent from the island get such a massive platform. This rare public split between the brothers shifted the focus from the game itself to a heated debate over identity and representation in modern 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 backlash intensified when political figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighed in, questioning Jake Paul’s authority on the matter. She pointed out the irony of him calling a native Puerto Rican a fake citizen when he himself moved to the island specifically to benefit from tax incentives.
Jake eventually attempted to walk back his comments, clarifying that he was criticizing the singer’s opposition to ICE rather than his heritage. He later claimed his account was compromised and that he didn’t know what happened on his X during the controversy.
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
Amidst the noise, Bad Bunny’s performance remained a historic milestone, marking the first time a solo Latino artist headlined the show almost entirely in Spanish. He utilized his 13-minute set to weave in symbols of Puerto Rican culture, from sugarcane fields to traditional jíbaro attire.
The show concluded with a powerful message of unity as he held a football inscribed with the words Together we are America, directly echoing the “love over hate” sentiment he shared at the Grammys earlier.
As of February, the Paul brothers are moving in increasingly different professional directions. Logan Paul recently signed a massive, long-term full-time contract with WWE, officially shedding his “part-timer” label.
He is currently a central figure in the villainous faction known as The Vision on Monday Night RAW, alongside Bron Breakker and Austin Theory. His focus is now almost entirely on the wrestling ring, where he has been praised for his natural athleticism and ability to generate “heat” from the crowd.
Jake Paul, meanwhile, is still recovering from a high-profile knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in late 2025 but already has his sights set on this year. His management recently confirmed they are targeting a massive grudge match against long-time rival KSI at Madison Square Garden for later this year.
Additionally, Bad Bunny is currently embarked on his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, which is making stops across Latin America and Europe through July, though the Super Bowl remains his only scheduled U.S. appearance for the year.
Do you think Logan Paul was right to publicly call out his brother’s comments, or should family disagreements over political artists like Bad Bunny be kept behind closed doors? Share your thoughts in the comments.