President Donald Trump | Bad Bunny | Source: Getty Images

Donald Trump Reacts to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Feb 09, 2026

04:28 A.M.

Donald Trump weighed in after Bad Bunny took the Super Bowl halftime stage, unleashing a blistering critique that echoed and escalated his earlier remarks.

The president used social media to outline his objections, touching on the performance, the NFL, and media coverage.

Trump Shares Post-Game Criticism

Shortly after the halftime show aired, Trump published a statement on Truth Social describing his reaction to the performance.

"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!" Trump wrote. "It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn't represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence."

He also criticized the language and choreography, adding, "Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World."

Trump described the show as "just a 'slap in the face' to our Country," saying there was "nothing inspirational" about it.

Media and NFL Also Targeted

In the same post, Trump predicted that coverage of the performance would still be positive. He claimed it would "get great reviews from the Fake News Media," adding that they "haven't got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD."

He also included criticism unrelated to the halftime show, writing that the NFL should "immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule."

The post ended with "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" followed by his signature.

Trump Had Addressed the Halftime Show Earlier

Trump's comments followed remarks he made weeks earlier about the Super Bowl and its performers. In a January 24, 2026, interview with the New York Post, he said he planned to skip the game entirely.

During the Oval Office interview, Trump specifically criticized the selection of Bad Bunny and Green Day, noting that both acts have been outspoken critics of him.

"I'm anti-them. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible," Trump said, according to the New York Post.

Trump's post-Super Bowl comments closely aligned with his earlier statements, expanding on concerns he had already raised before the event.

His reaction added to the ongoing discussion surrounding the halftime show, placing his views alongside broader public debate about the performance and the NFL's entertainment choices.

Below are photos from the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show that capture key moments from Bad Bunny's performance and appearances by guest performers throughout the set.

Bad Bunny performs during the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, wearing an all-white outfit as he takes the stage in front of a packed stadium audience.

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform onstage together during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium.

Karol G, Cardi B, and Jessica Alba dance onstage, as the performance featured choreography that later drew criticism from Donald Trump in his post-game remarks.

Ricky Martin performs onstage alongside Bad Bunny, appearing amid stage foliage and set pieces that highlighted the show's visual design.

Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, surrounded by dancers and stage elements featured in the live performance.

The Puerto Rican singer is lifted by dancers during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, as part of a choreographed sequence performed on the field at Levi's Stadium.

Young Miko and Pedro Pascal appear onstage, joining Bad Bunny's performance as dancers and guest participants fill the stage behind them.

Performers portray a wedding scene during Bad Bunny's set, with dancers and cast arranged in a staged moment on the field at Levi's Stadium.

Lady Gaga performs onstage, dancing in a blue dress alongside live musicians during her guest appearance in the halftime show.

Bad Bunny performs with tambourine-holding dancers and flag bearers, raising his hand while surrounded by performers celebrating on the field during the halftime show.

Bad Bunny is lifted by dancers while performing during the Super Bowl LX halftime show, surrounded by a crowd of performers in coordinated staging and movement.

Bad Bunny stands atop a vehicle during his performance while surrounded by dancers, captured in a dynamic moment from the halftime show.

Bad Bunny performs atop a raised stage structure while dancers move below, creating a layered scene during the halftime performance.

Bad Bunny appears amid smoke and stage effects, gripping a vertical prop as performers move around elevated structures during the halftime performance.

Performers wave the flags of sovereign countries in the Americas at the conclusion of the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, marking the finale of Bad Bunny's set.