Trump criticizes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show as "terrible" and "disgusting"
President Donald Trump attacked the Puerto Rican artist's performance at Super Bowl LX, calling it one of the worst in history and saying it does not represent American standards.
February 8, 2026
President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX, posting an extended message on his social media platform in which he described the show as "absolutely terrible, one of the worst of the history."
In his post, Trump stated that the performance was "an affront to the greatness of the United States" and asserted that it "does not represent our standards of success, creativity or excellence." He also complained that "nobody understands a word of what this guy is saying" and characterized the dancing as "disgusting, especially for small children watching it all over the United States and the world."
Trump's criticism follows months of opposition to Bad Bunny's selection as the halftime performer. When the NFL announced the Puerto Rican artist's appointment, Trump had previously called the decision "absolutely ridiculous" and stated that he had never heard of him. He also described the choice as "horrible."
The president's comments come after Bad Bunny had publicly questioned Trump in recent months. The artist won the Grammy Award for album of the year and appeared to direct a message toward Trump during the Grammy Awards ceremony, according to reports.
Trump's attack on the halftime show represents another instance of the president using cultural events as a platform for political commentary. The Super Bowl LX halftime performance has become a focal point of broader cultural and political debate, with Trump's criticism framing the show as inconsistent with American values and standards.