Trump Criticizes 2026 Super Bowl Musical Lineup, Calling Performers ‘Terrible’
In a recent Oval Office interview, President Donald Trump voiced his strong disapproval of the musical acts selected for Super Bowl LX. The upcoming championship, scheduled for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, features a halftime performance by global sensation Bad Bunny and an opening ceremony set by rock veterans Green Day—choices that the President did not hesitate to disparage.
According to a report by the New York Post, Trump expressed his disdain for the selection, stating, “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”
The friction between the President and Green Day spans nearly a decade. The band has been vocal in their opposition to his administration since the 2016 American Music Awards, where they famously led a protest chant during their performance. More recently, during a January 17 concert in Los Angeles, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong modified the lyrics of the hit “American Idiot” to specifically denounce “the MAGA agenda.”
During that same performance at the Kia Forum, Armstrong dedicated the song “Holiday” to those affected by recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. Labeling the track “anti-fascist” and “anti-war,” Armstrong signaled the band’s continued stance against Trump’s current policy initiatives.
The NFL previously announced that Green Day is slated to kick off Super Bowl LX with a performance of their most celebrated rock anthems as part of a ceremony honoring the league’s MVPs and sixty years of Super Bowl tradition.
On the other side of the event, Bad Bunny is preparing for his Apple Music Halftime Show, promising a performance that resonates with global culture. In a statement regarding his headlining slot, the Puerto Rican superstar noted, “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me… this is for my people, my culture, and our history.”
While Trump attended the previous Super Bowl in New Orleans, he confirmed he will be absent from the 2026 game. He attributed his decision to the geographical distance rather than the controversial lineup. “I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter,” he remarked, referring to the flight from Washington D.C. to the West Coast, while adding that he maintains “great” relationships with many within the NFL organization.
Beyond the headliners, the Super Bowl Sunday schedule includes Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile singing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
