President Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show ‘disgusting’

president donald trump Already weighed bad bunny 2026 super bowl Halftime show.

“The Super Bowl halftime show was absolutely terrible, the worst ever!” Trump, 71, posted on Truth Social minutes after the show ended. “It makes no sense, is an insult to great America, and does not represent our standards of success, creativity, or excellence. No one understands what this guy is saying, and the dance is disgusting, especially to the little kids watching from all over the United States and around the world.”

He continued, “This ‘show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ for our country, which is setting new standards and records every day – including the best stock market and 401(k)s in history! There is nothing inspiring about this chaotic halftime show and viewing, and it will get rave reviews from the Fake News Media, who have no idea what is going on in the real world.”

Bad Bunny, 31, took the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8, to perform a concert for fans midway through the game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

Conservatives have publicly stated Critical of Bad Bunny’s involvement He has performed at Super Bowl LX since the NFL announced his headlining gig in September 2025, slamming the artist for his largely Spanish-language lyrics and his vocal opposition to the Trump administration.

In October 2025, 79-year-old Trump expressed his views Disappointed with Bad Bunny’s choice Super Bowl halftime show.

“I’ve never heard of him,” he claimed in a phone interview with Newsmax at the time. “I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they did it. It’s crazy.”

He added: “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”

In January, Trump revealed his plans boycott super bowl With the addition of Bad Bunny and Green Day, they also publicly criticized the president during his tenure.

Trump tells reporters: ‘I’m against them’ new york post. “I think it’s a bad choice. All it does is spread hate. It’s terrible.”

Trump also claimed that the Super Bowl location in California was “too far” for him.

Week before big game, ‘Bad Bunny’ makes headlines Speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) During the 2026 Grammy Awards.

“We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are human beings and we are Americans,” he said in his acceptance speech for Best Urbana Music Album. “I want to say to people, I know it’s hard not to hate right now and I’m thinking we’re tainted.”

He continued, “The more hate, the stronger the hate. The only thing more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people, we love our families, and that’s the way to do it. With love. Please don’t forget that.”

nfl commissioner Roger Goodell later teasing whether the Puerto Rican singer would The politicization of the Super Bowl.

“I think last night proved that Bad Bunny is one of the greatest artists in the world, and that’s one of the reasons why we chose him,” Goodell, 66, told reporters at a press conference on Monday, February 2, referring to Bad Bunny’s three Grammy Awards the day before.

“But another reason is that he understands the platform he’s on,” he added. “This platform is about uniting people and being able to bring people’s creativity, their talent together, and being able to use this moment to do that. I think artists in the past have done that. I think Bad Bunny understands that, and I think he’s going to have a great show.”