Piers Morgan has accused MAGA supporters of embracing the same cancel culture tactics they spent years condemning, pointing to the backlash against Bad Bunny'sSuper Bowlhalftime performance as evidence that conservatives now mirror the 'woke' activism they once ridiculed.
The British TV host suggested the reaction to the Puerto Rican artist's all-Spanish set looked 'eerily similar' to the joyless criticism normally associated with progressive movements, arguing that whilst MAGA thrived on opposing woke culture, the movement appears less comfortable now that it wields greater cultural influence.
The comments come after groups, including Turning Point USA, staged an alternative halftime event featuring Kid Rock, seemingly to counter Bad Bunny's performance, whilst social media posts from Trump supporters labelled the show 'absolutely terrible' and a 'slap in the face' to American cultural norms, despite Puerto Ricans being US citizens.
Morgan pointed out that Trump supporters once enjoyed mocking what they called the 'post-woke wave', celebrating cultural victories as a break from the 'sneering, censorious' demands of the left.
But this year's reaction to the halftime show told a different story, the broadcaster claimed.
'It's hard to keep that renegade spirit when you're actually in power. You have to make unpopular decisions. People realise that you can't please everybody all the time,' he said.
Industry observers say Morgan's comments reflect broader questions about whether cultural policing follows predictable partisan lines, or whether any political movement risks censorious behaviour when it gains influence.
The Super Bowl performance itself was mostly non-political, packed with high-energy dance routines and striking visuals. Yet some conservative voices quickly treated it as provocative.
Morgan argued that progressive activists were once accused of overreach, but now conservative groups risk the same label if they express outrage over entertainment choices.
"Is MAGA becoming a bit thin-skinned, a bit sneering, a bit censorious, a bit... dare I suggest it, woke?"Watch more👇📺https://t.co/[email protected]/AjjPldbfLX
Source: International Business Times UK
