Donald Trump Scathes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Donald Trump has delivered a scathing assessment of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime extravaganza, leveraging social media to condemn the performance shortly after Sunday’s global broadcast.
Taking to Truth Social on February 8, the former president characterized the set led by the Puerto Rican icon as “unmitigatedly awful.” His remarks sparked immediate discourse across the digital landscape, highlighting the cultural divide surrounding the NFL’s modern entertainment direction.
“The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence,” Trump asserted in a post shared just hours after Bad Bunny concluded his high-octane set at Super Bowl LX.
Trump further disparaged the production’s artistic choices, claiming that the lyrical content was indecipherable and the choreography inappropriate. “Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World,” he wrote. He concluded by framing the performance as a “slap in the face” to the nation, while simultaneously pivoting to praise domestic economic markers like the stock market.
The former president also suggested that the “Fake News Media” would offer glowing reviews out of touch with “the REAL WORLD,” while also taking a tangential swipe at the NFL’s revised kickoff regulations.
The halftime production was a vibrant homage to Bad Bunny’s heritage, weaving together reggaeton, Latin trap, and Caribbean soul. The spectacle was bolstered by high-profile guest turns from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, alongside appearances by Cardi B, turning the stadium into a massive celebration of Latin culture that trended worldwide.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has evolved into a global juggernaut over the last several years. With a string of chart-topping albums such as Un Verano Sin Ti and Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, he has been instrumental in shifting Spanish-language music from a niche genre into the epicenter of American pop culture.
Trump’s rhetoric mirrors a broader tension within certain political circles. While some critics have voiced opposition to the NFL’s focus on multicultural representation, proponents argue that the league is simply reflecting its diverse, global viewership. Since 2023, Apple Music has sponsored the event, with the talent selection curated in collaboration with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
While Bad Bunny has yet to issue a public rebuttal to the criticism, the general public’s response appears overwhelmingly favorable. Despite the political friction, highlights from the performance continue to dominate engagement metrics on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, signaling a massive commercial success for the artist and the league.
