President Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance as an ‘Insult’ to America
February 8, 2026
"No one can understand what this guy is saying," the President expressed.
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Recently, Donald Trump made headlines with his comments regarding Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which aired on February 8. The President took to social media to voice his disapproval of the show, following the broadcast of this high-profile event.
In a post shared on Truth Social shortly after Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny left the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Trump labeled the performance as "absolutely terrible." He expressed his feelings by stating, "The Super Bowl Halftime Show was one of the worst I’ve ever seen! It lacks coherence, disrespects the greatness of America, and fails to embody our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.” This declaration came right after Bad Bunny's performance reached millions worldwide during Super Bowl LX.
Continuing his critique, Trump remarked, "Nobody understands a word this guy is saying," despite the fact that over 44.8 million individuals in the U.S. speak Spanish, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, who might have a different perspective. He added, "The dancing is inappropriate, especially for the young viewers across the United States and around the globe. This so-called ‘Show’ is nothing more than a ‘slap in the face’ to our country, which is achieving new milestones every single day — including record highs in the stock market and 401(k)s!"
Trump concluded his post with a strong statement about the halftime show: "There is nothing uplifting about this chaotic performance. And mark my words, it will receive glowing reviews from the Fake News Media, as they remain clueless about what is truly happening in the REAL WORLD. Oh, and by the way, the NFL ought to immediately rethink their nonsensical new Kickoff Rule!"
Billboard has reached out to Bad Bunny for his thoughts on Trump’s comments, but as of this moment, he has not publicly addressed the issue.
This halftime show was notable for being one of the most culturally rich productions in the history of the Super Bowl, heavily influenced by Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican roots. It fused reggaeton, Latin trap, and Caribbean beats with impressive large-scale dance routines. Viewers were also treated to surprise appearances from stars like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from Cardi B, leading to significant buzz across various social media platforms.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, stands as one of the most commercially successful musicians over the last ten years. He has consistently topped the Billboard charts, boasting several No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, such as "Un Verano Sin Ti" and "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana." His contributions have played a pivotal role in bringing Spanish-language music into the mainstream of American pop and hip-hop.
Trump’s comments come at a time when the halftime show has garnered considerable political scrutiny, igniting discussions among conservative commentators online. Some right-leaning groups have criticized the NFL for its efforts to showcase Latin performers, while others have raised questions about Bad Bunny’s role as a cultural representative, given his U.S. citizenship (Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States).
In recent years, the NFL has increasingly embraced diverse and global themes in its halftime shows, aligning with its aim to broaden its international appeal. Since 2023, Apple Music has been the official sponsor of these halftime performances, with artists chosen in collaboration with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
Despite the President's harsh criticism, the initial audience response to Bad Bunny's performance was predominantly favorable, with clips from the show going viral on social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram throughout the evening.
