Whoopi Goldberg Urges Super Bowl Fans to Confuse ICE Amid Noem's Security Plans

Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, suggested that Super Bowl attendees could troll Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by adopting Latin accents and tanning to confuse ICE agents, who Noem said would be present at the 2026 Super Bowl to enforce immigration laws. This suggestion came after Noem declared that ICE would be "all over" the event, aiming to target anyone not considered a "law-abiding American." Goldberg and her co-hosts criticized Noem's stance, highlighting concerns that ICE might racially profile individuals based on Spanish accents or skin color, a practice recently permitted by a Supreme Court decision. The controversy also involved backlash against Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican artist set to perform at halftime, with Noem and right-wing figures opposing his selection while Bad Bunny addressed the criticism during his Saturday Night Live appearance. The View hosts drew parallels to historical acts of civil disobedience, though some references were noted as myths, emphasizing the tension between immigration enforcement and cultural expression at the upcoming Super Bowl. This debate underscores broader issues around immigration policy enforcement and cultural identity during a major national event.