Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Newsmax on Monday that her department will have a strong presence at the Super Bowl in February, despite controversy over Latin music star Bad Bunny's scheduled halftime performance and his public criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement.
Noem told "The Record With Greta Van Susteren" that the Department of Homeland Security is responsible for security at major national events, including the Super Bowl, World Cup, and Olympics.
"Homeland Security and all of our components always engage for big events like that," she said.
"We run the security operations, make sure that we have drone technology for surveillance and security. We run the magnetometers. We partner with the local police to make sure it's safe."
The controversy stems from Bad Bunny's outspoken opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his refusal to tour in the U.S. over what he has called "anti-immigrant policies."
Critics have questioned whether ICE agents should be present at the event. Noem made clear she won't rule that out.
"We will be there. We will be everywhere," she said. "And I'm not going to guarantee that there's not going to be ICE people there."
She added that those attending the Super Bowl deserve to enjoy it knowing their families are safe.
"Everybody should make sure that when they go to a big event with their family and enjoy it, like they do the Super Bowl, that everybody's a law-abiding American," she said. "They want to be there and follow our laws and respect them."
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