Trump Slams 'Terrible' Super Bowl Halftime Show

Former president calls Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's performance an 'affront to the Greatness of America'

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Former US President Donald Trump has criticized the Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, calling it 'absolutely terrible' and 'one of the worst, EVER!' Trump took to his Truth Social platform to slam the all-Spanish language performance, which also included appearances by Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, as an 'affront to the Greatness of America' that 'doesn't represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.'

Why it matters

Trump's criticism of the halftime show, which featured a predominantly Latino lineup and celebration of Latin American and Caribbean cultures, comes amid his past crackdown on illegal immigration and reflects ongoing political tensions around issues of diversity, representation, and national identity in the US.

The details

Bad Bunny's halftime show set a new Super Bowl record with 142.3 million viewers, while an alternative 'All-American' halftime show organized by the conservative group Turning Point USA was watched by only 5.7 million. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to become NFL champions for the second time.

  • The Super Bowl LX took place on February 9, 2026.
  • Trump posted his criticism of the halftime show on his Truth Social platform later that same day.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who has a history of controversial statements and policies regarding immigration and diversity.

Bad Bunny

The stage name of Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show with an all-Spanish language performance.

Ricky Martin

A Puerto Rican pop star who joined Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Lady Gaga

The only performer during the halftime show who sang in English.

Turning Point USA

A conservative non-profit organization that staged an alternative 'All-American' halftime show in response to Bad Bunny's performance.

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What they’re saying

“It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn't represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence... This 'Show' is just a 'slap in the face' to our Country.”

— Donald Trump, Former US President (Truth Social)

“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.”

— Donald Trump, Former US President (Truth Social)

What’s next

The NFL and Super Bowl organizers have not yet responded to Trump's criticism of the halftime show. It remains to be seen if the controversy will have any lasting impact on the league's approach to future halftime entertainment.

The takeaway

Trump's vocal opposition to the predominantly Latino halftime show lineup reflects the ongoing political and cultural tensions in the US around issues of diversity, representation, and national identity. The record-breaking viewership for Bad Bunny's performance suggests many Americans embraced the celebration of Latin music and culture, even as Trump and his supporters condemned it.