IHIP News MAGA Terrified Of Getting Booed At Super Bowl and Olympics, They Won't Be There
Feb 6, 2026
They discuss the backlash to a controversial halftime performer and why some conservatives are skipping big sporting events. They mock right-wing attempts to create rival cultural moments and debate who deserves public booing. They distinguish athletes from political figures and tease more Super Bowl coverage.
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Trump Avoids Public Booing
- Jennifer Welch argues Trump's absence from the Super Bowl shows he fears being publicly booed and is politically unpopular.
- She cites low approval polling and widespread public dislike as evidence his nonattendance signals weakness.
Halftime Shows Trigger Right-Wing Backlash
- Angie Pumps Sullivan and Jennifer Welch say right-wing media predictably attacks diverse halftime performers like Bad Bunny.
- They argue artistic openness correlates with left-leaning attitudes, provoking conservative backlash.
Outrage As Performance Not Strength
- Jennifer Welch frames Republican outrage as performative cowardice, noting their fear of multicultural performers.
- She contrasts their toughness talk with submissive cultural reactions and blind loyalty to Trump.