President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Super Bowl LX’s halftime show, calling Bad Bunny’s performance “one of the worst” in the event’s history.
In a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump left no room for ambiguity.
“The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” he wrote.
According to the president, the performance failed to reflect what he described as American values and standards.
He added, “It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.”
Moreover, Trump criticised Bad Bunny’s use of Spanish throughout the set, claiming viewers could not relate.
“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching,” he said.
The President went further, describing the show as “a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country,” while also taking a swipe at media coverage.
He insisted the performance would still receive praise, stating it would get “great reviews from the Fake News Media.” He concluded the post by urging the NFL to “immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule.”
This backlash was unexpected, especially given the global reach of the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist and one of the world’s most streamed musicians, performed entirely in Spanish. However, Lady Gaga made a brief appearance, delivering the only English-language vocals during the set.
In addition, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd in English at the end of his performance, saying, “God Bless America,” before listing countries across North and South America. He named “Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil,” among others, including the United States and Canada.
Therefore, the moment was widely seen as a reminder that “America” represents more than one nation.
He concluded with a message in Spanish: “And my motherland, mi patria, Puerto Rico, seguimos aquí.” Translated, he said, “My homeland, Puerto Rico, we are still here.”
Behind him, a screen displayed the message, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” echoing remarks from his recent 2026 Grammy Awards speech.
