Melania Trump Posts to Bad Bunny's 'DtMF' After President's Super Bowl Criticism

The first lady shared a post featuring the hit song despite President Trump's criticism of the artist's Super Bowl halftime performance.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Melania Trump posted a series of Instagram photos set to Bad Bunny's chart-topping song 'DtMF' Saturday, despite prior criticism from President Donald Trump and other right-wing figures over the singer's Super Bowl LX halftime performance.

Why it matters

The first lady's post comes after President Trump repeatedly criticized the NFL's decision to select Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, calling the performance 'terrible' and 'one of the worst, EVER!' This highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding the artist's outspoken views on issues like immigration.

The details

Melania Trump posted the photos on both her personal account and official 'FLOTUS' account, featuring her black-and-white Inaugural Ball dress being inducted into the Smithsonian with Bad Bunny's hit song 'DtMF' as the background. This comes after conservative groups like Turning Point USA hosted an 'All-American' halftime show in protest of Bad Bunny's selection, despite his performance drawing over 128 million viewers.

  • Melania Trump posted the photos on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Bad Bunny was selected as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer in September 2025.

The players

Melania Trump

The former First Lady of the United States.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer and rapper whose Super Bowl LX halftime show performance sparked backlash from conservatives.

Roger Goodell

The NFL Commissioner who defended the booking of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show.

Turning Point USA

A conservative organization that hosted an 'All-American' halftime show in protest of Bad Bunny's performance.

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What they’re saying

“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying.”

— Donald Trump, Former President (Truth Social)

“Bad Bunny is one of the greatest artists in the world.”

— Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner (Media Statement)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding artists like Bad Bunny who use their platforms to address social and political issues, and the polarized reactions they can elicit from both supporters and critics.