President Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, labeling it “absolutely terrible” and “one of the worst ever.”
It’s “an affront to the greatness of America” and a “slap in the face to our country,” Trump claimed via Truth Social.
Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny—born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—made history at the Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif., delivering the first all-Spanish-language halftime set (save for a song performed in English by guest star Lady Gaga).
Bad Bunny reflects on what it means to give back to his fans and community
In reference to the Spanish-language focus, Trump claimed “nobody understands a word this guy is saying.” (A study in 2023 found that almost 500 million people worldwide speak Spanish as their mother tongue.)
Trump previously criticized the “ridiculous” decision to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl, claiming he had “never heard” of the Puerto Rican musician.
The President was among a group of conservatives who instead championed Turning Point USA’s alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show. The “All American Halftime Show” featured performances from artists such as Kid Rock, a long-time Trump supporter. Last week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, when asked about Trump’s viewing plans, said she thought the President “would much prefer a Kid Rock performance over Bad Bunny.”
At the Grammy Awards on Feb. 1, Bad Bunny used his acceptance speeches to criticize how the Trump Administration is carrying out its immigration crackdown.
Calling out Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the musician said: “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out!”
“We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,” he said. “I know it’s tough to know not to hate on these days, and I…
