Trump Slams Super Bowl Halftime Show as Bad Bunny Makes NFL History
Former President Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny’s halftime performance minutes after it aired on Super Bowl Sunday, sparking further controversy. The halftime show became a cultural and political milestone once the reaction went viral online.
Bad Bunny, one of the most downloaded artists in the world, headlined the Super Bowl 60 halftime performance and became the first performer in six decades to sing mostly in Spanish. The 13-minute performance contained several of his hits and depicted Puerto Rico’s culture, including sugar cane fields. The performance also promoted unity with a placard saying love is stronger than hatred.
The show was historic, but Trump vehemently criticized it on social media. He called the halftime show “absolutely terrible” and one of the worst Super Bowl performances. Trump said that the show did not reflect American ideals and that many viewers could not understand the language. He also blasted the dance as inappropriate for families and children watching the event.
Trump criticized the halftime show for failing to showcase American success, inventiveness, and quality. He called the performance a “slap in the face” to the nation, continuing his criticism of the NFL. On the halftime show, Trump again criticized the league’s revised kickoff regulations.
Many Trump followers and conservative commentators criticized him on social media. Some criticised the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny as the headliner, while others lamented its recent direction. The outcry exposed conservative political divisions with major American sports groups.
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin made surprise visits, boosting Bad Bunny’s global appeal. The halftime show celebrated Latino culture and representation on one of the world’s biggest stages, according to several viewers.
The criticism comes amid Bad Bunny’s explicit opposition to Trump-era immigration policies. The singer had publicly denounced former administration immigration enforcement while winning a major music award days earlier. This history has polarized Trump fans and the artist, making the halftime show a symbol of political and cultural divisions.
Some Trump allies selected a conservative halftime event instead of the NFL broadcast, but the official Super Bowl spectacle dominated public attention. The discrepancy in emotions shows how entertainment, politics, and cultural identity increasingly intersect in big national events.
As the Super Bowl remains one of America’s most viewed shows, Bad Bunny’s performance sparks discussions about representation, morality, and popular culture’s changing image. From revolutionary to contentious, the halftime show has left an imprint on Super Bowl history.
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Truth Social (Official Statements)
National Football League (NFL)
Grammy Awards (Official Ceremony Information)
