Even though this is America, where free speech is a right and a requirement towards a better nation, Lady Gaga was told by the NFL that she can’t talk about Trump or politics while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show this year.

A source close to the show told Entertainment Tonight, “”Lady Gaga was told by the NFL that she cannot say anything or bring anything up about the election, or mention Donald Trump… The Super Bowl is a time when people really come together. Lady Gaga is focused on putting together an amazing show for fans and we love working with her on it; we aren’t going to be distracted by this.”

Judging that Gaga is a diehard Hillary supporter and an equally as strong activist, hearing those words must have been wrenching.

An NFL rep said in a follow up statement, “People will have to wait and see what we have in store – we never comment on speculation about the show because there is so much misinformation that surfaces. But we are confident Lady Gaga will put on a tremendous show for fans.”