Jake Paul took to X early Monday morning to explain some comments he’d made about Bad Bunny before the Super Bowl halftime show. He seems to be trying to change the way the story is being told after facing criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and his brother, Logan.
Fans are confused by Jake Paul’s response to the situation. Instead of clearing things up, his explanations have actually made the problem worse.
From Boycott to Belonging
The issue began when Jake Paul announced he was intentionally disrupting the halftime show. He asked his fans to protest, arguing that large companies shouldn’t be able to act without facing repercussions. Paul’s complaint appeared to be about Bad Bunny performing, and he criticized the artist as someone who wasn’t a true American and didn’t support the country.
Purposefully turning off the halftime show
Let’s unite and demonstrate to large companies that their actions have repercussions and they aren’t above accountability.
(which equals viewership for them)
You are their benefit. Realize you have power.
Turn off this halftime. A fake American…
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 8, 2026
A note was added to Jake Paul’s post to clarify that people living in Puerto Rico have been U.S. citizens since 1917, and that Paul himself has been a resident of the island since 2021.
I was really bothered by Jake Paul’s comments calling Bad Bunny a “fake American.” Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez spoke up, and I completely agree with her – it’s just wrong to attack someone’s identity like that, especially when it seems like he moved to Puerto Rico to avoid paying his fair share of taxes while so many families here are struggling. Her calling him out really helped shift the conversation, and it’s now being discussed as more than just a social media fight – it’s become a real political issue, which I think is important.
Logan Paul also shared his thoughts, stating that although he loves his brother, he disagreed with his viewpoint. On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote that Puerto Ricans are Americans and he was glad they had the chance to display their talent.
The following morning, Jake Paul offered a clarification regarding his opinion of Bad Bunny.
Clarification That Rewrote the Argument
Okay, so Jake Paul posted this morning trying to clarify his comments about Bad Bunny. He said people were taking him the wrong way when he called Bunny ‘fake.’ Apparently, Paul isn’t questioning where Bad Bunny comes from, but rather what he stands for and how critical he is of the United States. It’s a weird argument because once he shifted the focus from legal citizenship to someone’s personal beliefs, it became all about opinion – which means it’s a debate that’ll never really be settled. It’s like he’s saying citizenship isn’t just about paperwork, it’s about loyalty, and that’s totally subjective.
An hour later, he clarified his previous statement. He explained that he wasn’t accusing anyone of being unpatriotic simply because they were from Puerto Rico, emphasizing that he lives in and loves Puerto Rico and has consistently used his platform to support it. However, he stated he would continue to voice his opinion if people publicly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while also expressing negativity towards the United States.
Just to be clear, I didn’t suggest anyone from Puerto Rico isn’t a real citizen. I live in Puerto Rico, and I’m proud of it. I’ve consistently used my voice to support the island and will continue to do so.
But if you’re publicly criticizing ICE who are doing…
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 9, 2026
Jake Paul ended his online posts with a joking comment about liking Bad Bunny and wondering what had happened the night before. This helped his followers see the situation as a minor mistake and downplayed the importance of the discussion.
Guys i love bad bunny idk what happened on my twitter last night ?? wtf
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 9, 2026
When Protest Becomes a Loyalty Test
In the end, the social media influencer didn’t offer an apology or take back anything he said. Even though Jake Paul said he liked Bad Bunny, it only made his followers more confused. Rather than criticizing companies, Jake Paul has now led his audience to question what it truly means to be American.
As a movie lover, I’ve noticed something interesting: sometimes a character says something, then has to explain it, and then maybe even backpedal. This episode really showed me how that kind of back-and-forth – the initial statement, the explanations, and the sudden changes in how things are said – can actually make people focus more on who is saying it, and what that says about them, rather than on the original point they were trying to make. It’s like the message gets lost in the drama around the person delivering it, and that wasn’t necessarily the intention.
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2026-02-10 15:58