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Donald Trump has finally weighed in on the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show talent pick ... he was asked on the air last night about the choice of Bad Bunny as headliner, but he says he's never heard of him!

The commander-in-chief opined on the NFL's decision during an interview with Newsmax's Greg Kelly, complaining, "I've never heard of him. I don't know who he is."

Greg Kelly asked the prez about his thoughts on this "Bad Bunny Rabbit" ... considering the singer "hates ICE, he doesn't like you" ... Trump brushed off the Puerto Rican superstar, quickly moving on to his feelings about the NFL's new kickoff rule.

The alleged victim in the Mark Sanchez stabbing incident has been released from the hospital, the 69-year-old's lawyers tell TMZ Sports ... but with serious injuries that make it hard to even talk, he's got a long road to recovery.

We spoke with attorneys Erik May and Eddie Reichert on Monday -- the men representing Perry Tole -- who was severely wounded after an altercation with the former NFL QB early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis.

"He's released from the hospital, recovering, and hopeful that he'll regain function to, you know, his ability to speak," May said.

Mark Sanchez's family is breaking its silence for the first time since Saturday morning's stabbing incident ... saying the former star quarterback continues to receive medical care, while also thanking fans for their support.

"This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved. Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days," Mark's brother, Nick, said in a statement to TMZ Sports.

"Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff."

Whoopi Goldberg has a wild suggestion for allies at the Super Bowl worried about ICE agents harassing fans in light of Bad Bunny's announced halftime performance ... just do a Latin accent!

Whoopi made the surprising proposal on Monday's episode of "The View" in response to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's threat that ICE will be "all over" the Super Bowl.

Goldberg joked ... "Everybody, get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun, that's the first thing." She went on ... "And this is the only time you can probably ever do this: Give yourself a Latin accent, and just see if she can tell who's who."

Mark Sanchez is now facing a lawsuit stemming from Saturday's stabbing incident ... with the alleged victim targeting both the former quarterback and his employer.

The docs were filed on Monday ... with delivery driver Perry Tole suing Sanchez for assault/battery and Fox for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.

In the suit, Tole states Sanchez appeared intoxicated and instigated an altercation the night of the alleged attack ... and claims he suffered severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function, other physical injuries, emotional distress, and other damages in the violent incident.

The Los Angeles Police Department says its raid at CoolKicks L.A. recovered $500K in stolen merchandise -- including over 2,100 pairs of unreleased Nike sneakers

The LAPD announced on Monday several divisions teamed up to execute a search warrant at the CoolKicks L.A. warehouse located at the 1700 block of Stewart Street in Santa Monica.

During the October 2 raid, law enforcement says it seized a stolen train shipment with more than 2,100 pairs of unreleased Nike sneakers and 150 cartons of Nike apparel.

Mark Sanchez appeared to be in a world of pain after Saturday's stabbing incident in Indianapolis ... with new surveillance footage showing the bloodied former quarterback holding his torso and struggling to walk right after his altercation with a delivery truck driver.

The 38-year-old ex-New York Jets star was captured on video around 12:30 AM ... right after his violent confrontation that resulted in his hospitalization with multiple stab wounds.

In the clip, obtained by the NY Post, Sanchez turns a corner to make his way down a sidewalk ... and it's clear he was struggling.

TMZ Sports has obtained an image of Mark Sanchez being placed into an ambulance after Saturday's stabbing incident in Indianapolis ... showing him lying shirtless and wounded on a gurney as he received medical attention.

We've obtained video and pictures from the scene around 12:30 AM ... showing a large police presence in the area.

In the footage, the alleged victim -- a 69-year-old delivery driver -- can be seen sitting upright with a towel covering his face ... moving his arm to duck caution tape while the EMTs roll him toward an ambulance.

The most anticipated card in UFC history -- the massive event at the White House -- officially has a date ... June 14, 2026, President Trump's 80th birthday!

How's that for a bday bash?!

POTUS made the announcement on Sunday while speaking at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, saying ... "On June 14th next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House, right at the White House grounds."

10:44 AM PT -- Mark Sanchez's team requested to waive his initial court hearing slated for Tuesday ... stating upon acceptance, he will enter a not guilty plea.

8:04 AM PT -- Mark Sanchez is now facing a Level 5 Felony battery involving serious bodily injury charge ... which carries a penalty of one to six years behind bars, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced minutes ago.

Mears explained that upon receiving further information on the alleged victim's condition, it was clear the more severe charge was necessary. According to the amended probable cause affidavit, the alleged victim suffered a "severe laceration to the side of his face, penetrating all the way through his left cheek" ... and stated the pain he experienced eventually reached a 10 on a scale of 1-10.

IMPD Chief Chris Bailey added Sanchez won't get any special treatment ... saying, "I don't care who you are, I don't care what you do for a living, I don't care where you live -- if you come into our city, commit violence, we will use all the tools at our disposal to hold you accountable."

Bailey said given the cases that have unfolded in recent years, "we're lucky that no one's dead right now" due to a knife being involved.

Local cops and officials are about to address the late-night stabbing incident involving Mark Sanchez ... with a press conference slated to go down in a matter of minutes.

Stefon Diggs' first game back in Buffalo after being traded away following the 2023 season couldn't have gone any better ... helping his Patriots squad pick up a massive win over their AFC East rivals -- leading to a wild celebration in the locker room postgame!

The 31-year-old came up big for second-year quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday Night Football, delivering a 146-yard performance on 10 catches ... in what was clearly a big game for the Pro Bowl wideout.

Before kickoff ... Diggs said his emotions were "nostalgic."

The alleged victim in the Mark Sanchez stabbing incident is doing "OK" after the violent altercation, according to the truck driver's family, who provided a brief update on Sunday.

The family of the alleged victim -- who sustained a deep laceration to his face -- spoke with the NY Post after photos of the 69-year-old's gruesome injuries shocked the internet.

"He's OK," the family said.

Travis Kelce is choosing to be a supportive fiancé instead of partying with his bros on his 36th birthday ... showing up at a movie theater with his family to watch Taylor’s new film.

The NFL star is all smiles with his arms around his mother, Donna Kelce -- along with his uncle and aunt -- at “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," which hit theaters over the weekend.

The crew flocked to a Jacksonville, Florida movie theater ... which makes sense, since Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night.

Taylor Swift is pushing back on fan speculation she’ll wind down her music career once she marries Travis Kelce ... calling the theories “shockingly offensive.”

The singer-songwriter sat down with BBC Radio to talk about her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," and opened up about balancing her personal life and career.

At one point, she seems caught off guard when the interviewer says, "Don't tell me this is your last album" ... referencing fan chatter that marriage and motherhood could lead to the end of her music career.

Liz Cambage has a message for WNBA players -- if they really wanna make a buck, they're gonna have to find it outside of their salaries ... 'cause she sure as hell didn't buy her mink coat and blinged-out teeth with a game check!!

The former Los Angeles Sparks star turned to OnlyFans after leaving the W ... and it wasn't long before she made more dough on the subscription-based platform than she did on the court.

She reportedly made more than a million bucks in no time. Remember, the supermax in the W is just over $200K -- an obvious reason why she jumped on OF ... and she tells us other players should follow her lead and earn a living in other ways on top of their day jobs.