Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong delivered a striking political message to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a high-profile pre-Super Bowl LX concert in San Francisco, just days before the band’s scheduled appearance at the game’s opening ceremony.
At the Spotify- and FanDuel-sponsored event on Feb. 6, 2026, Armstrong paused between songs to address ICE agents who may have been in attendance and those expected to be present at Super Bowl events. He urged them to “quit that sh–ty ass job you have”, arguing that when the current political moment ends, key Trump administration figures — including Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, J.D. Vance and Donald Trump — will “drop you like a bad f–king habit.”
Armstrong prefaced his remarks by speaking directly to ICE personnel:
“Quit your sh–ty job … Because when this is over — and it will be over at some point in time — they’re going to drop you like a bad f–king habit. Come on this side of the line.”
The comments were part of a set that mixed Green Day’s classic punk rock sound with pointed political commentary — a hallmark of the band’s live shows.
Beyond the direct remarks to ICE agents, Armstrong also altered lyrics from some of Green Day’s most famous songs earlier in the night:
- In “American Idiot,” the line “I’m not part of a redneck agenda” was changed to “I’m not part of the MAGA agenda.”
- During “Holiday,” he replaced “the representative from California has the floor” with “the representative from Epstein Island has the floor.”
Armstrong also dedicated parts of the performance to Minneapolis, referencing public attention and protests around ICE enforcement actions and associated deaths in that city.
Green Day has a long history of integrating political messages into their music and performances. Frontman Armstrong has previously criticized former President Trump and other political figures from the stage, and the band’s punk roots have frequently merged with social and cultural commentary.
This most recent set — part of the Super Bowl weekend warm-up — continued that tradition, drawing both applause and criticism as it preceded one of the most widely viewed entertainment events of the year.
Armstrong’s remarks have sparked conversation on social media, with reactions split along political lines. Supporters applaud the band’s willingness to speak out on contentious issues, while critics argue that the platform and timing were inappropriate for such direct political messaging.
Former President Donald Trump himself has publicly criticized both Green Day and halftime performer Bad Bunny, calling their inclusion at Super Bowl LX a “terrible choice” that “sows hatred,” underscoring the broader cultural divide around the event’s musical lineup.
Green Day is scheduled to perform during the Super Bowl LX opening ceremony on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots. Whether the band’s politically charged remarks will carry over into that larger broadcast remains a subject of speculation and media attention.
