Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Former president calls it 'one of the worst' performances

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump criticized the Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, calling it "one of the worst" halftime performances he has seen.

Why it matters

Trump's comments about the halftime show highlight the ongoing political divide in the U.S., with the former president known for his controversial opinions on popular culture and entertainment.

The details

In a statement released on social media, Trump said he thought Bad Bunny's performance was "terrible" and "an embarrassment to our Country." The former president is known for his outspoken criticism of various celebrities and public figures.

  • The Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, known for his outspoken and controversial opinions on popular culture.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer and rapper who performed during the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

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What they’re saying

“The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime show was one of the worst I've ever seen. Totally boring, no energy, and an embarrassment to our Country. Bad performance by a very overrated artist!”

— Donald Trump, Former President of the United States (spotonoklahoma.com)

The takeaway

Trump's criticism of the Bad Bunny halftime show reflects the ongoing political and cultural divisions in the U.S., where public figures' opinions on entertainment and popular culture can become polarizing issues.