President Donald Trump criticised Bad Bunny’s selection for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
In a Newsmax interview on October 7, 2025, Trump said, “I don’t know who he is. I’ve never heard of Bad Bunny. It’s crazy, absolutely ridiculous.” The Puerto Rican superstar’s booking has sparked a political debate, shifting the focus from the NFL final to immigration and cultural divides.
Trump’s remarks echo conservative outrage. The Republican administration has scrutinised the event, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warning, “We’re going to be everywhere. Enforce the law—you shouldn’t come unless you’re a law-abiding American citizen.” This stems from Bad Bunny’s past concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions against immigrants at his concerts.
Trump says it’s “absolutely ridiculous” that Bad Bunny is performing the Super Bowl Halftime show
Suck it MAGA pic.twitter.com/le0enxFj0O
— Rachel Bitecofer 🗽🦆 (@RachelBitecofer) October 7, 2025Allied leaders claim no leniency for irregular migrants attending to see the artist. Bad Bunny, known for hits like “Tití Me Preguntó,” has faced scrutiny for his outspokenness on Latino rights.
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The Super Bowl, the NFL’s marquee event, often blends sports and entertainment. Bad Bunny’s halftime slot, typically a career pinnacle, now fuels controversy. Trump blamed a promoter for the “ridiculous” choice, highlighting tensions over cultural representation in American events.
Donald Trump reacts to Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show:
“I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s crazy. And then they blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment— I think it’s absolutely… pic.twitter.com/i5ADPqgbOP
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 7, 2025Trump’s comments underscore polarisation around immigration and entertainment. Bad Bunny’s selection celebrates Latino influence, but it risks escalating debates ahead of the 2026 show.
