{"id":2274095,"date":"2026-02-09T14:32:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2274095"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:32:30","slug":"what-donald-trump-said-about-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/what-donald-trump-said-about-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-set\/","title":{"rendered":"What Donald Trump said about Bad Bunny&#8217;s Super Bowl halftime show set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">President <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/news\/politics\/donald-trump\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Donald Trump;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Donald Trump<\/a> had choice words for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-014600138.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bad Bunny;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Bad Bunny<\/a>&#8216;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/live-story\/sports\/nfl\/super-bowl\/2026\/02\/08\/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show\/88542637007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:historic and star-studded Super Bowl halftime show performance;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">historic and star-studded Super Bowl halftime show performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After the Puerto Rican singer&#8217;s headlining set,\u00a0Trump took to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116038200403048483\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Truth Social;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Truth Social<\/a> Sunday night\u00a0to complain about the overall Super Bowl halftime show tradition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn&#8217;t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence,&#8221; Trump wrote Sunday, Feb. 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Trump also seemingly took aim at Bad Bunny, who performed primarily in Spanish, saying: &#8220;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.&#8221; He added: &#8220;This &#8216;Show&#8217; is just a &#8216;slap in the face&#8217; to our Country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"-mx-4 mb-5 max-w-[750px] md:mx-0\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mx-4 md:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-primary\">Bad Bunny headlines historic Super Bowl 60 halftime show \u2013 Photos<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 font-normal text-primary\"><span class=\"font-bold text-hulk-pants dark:text-thanos\">1<\/span> of <span>53<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative text-sm pr-2.5 text-tertiary\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px;\">Fresh off a historic win at the Grammys, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/02\/08\/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-setlist\/88539336007\/\">Bad Bunny <\/a>headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LX <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/02\/04\/super-bowl-headliner-bad-bunny-broke-latin-pop-star-mold\/88392294007\/\">Halftime Show<\/a> Feb. 8, 2026. See the photos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Toward the end of his performance, Bad Bunny said &#8220;God Bless America&#8221; and then named every country in North, South and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/bad-bunny-halftime-show-means-181311858.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Latin America;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Latin America<\/a>, including the United States and Canada. Then, behind Bad Bunny and his dancers, a massive billboard read, &#8220;The only thing more powerful than hate is love.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>All the celebrities <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/celebrities-were-bad-bunnys-halftime-030745789.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:who were in Bad Bunny's halftime show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">who were in Bad Bunny&#8217;s halftime show<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"-mx-4 mb-5 max-w-[750px] md:mx-0\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mx-4 md:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-primary\">Bad Bunny, Alix Earle, more stars flock to Bay Area for Super Bowl 60<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 font-normal text-primary\"><span class=\"font-bold text-hulk-pants dark:text-thanos\">1<\/span> of <span>16<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative text-sm pr-2.5 text-tertiary\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/02\/05\/bad-bunny-interview-super-bowl-halftime-show\/88516784007\/\">Bad Bunny<\/a> has touched down in the Bay Area ahead of his highly anticipated, and contested, Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Santa Clara, California. <\/p>\n<p>The Puerto Rican superstar appeared at the Apple Music press conference with hosts Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden to chat all about what fans can expect from his solo halftime show debut (he previously hit the stage with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira in 2020). <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I feel more excited about all of the people than thinking about me,&#8221; he said onstage, visibly nervous, and taking it all in. &#8220;My family and all my friends.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Scroll through for more photos of star sightings this Super Bowl weekend. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The rapper&#8217;s star-studded show also featured surprise performances by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/entertainment\/music\/lady-gaga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lady Gaga;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Lady Gaga<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/ricky-martin-joins-bad-bunny-033957363.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ricky Martin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Ricky Martin<\/a>, appearances from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/karol-g-talks-vulnerable-documentary-110127446.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Karol G;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Karol G<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/cardi-b-hit-super-bowl-020941793.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cardi B;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Cardi B<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/jessica-alba-danny-ramirez-dating-182140719.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jessica Alba;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Jessica Alba<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/alix-earle-her-chaotic-family-172020385.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alix Earle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Alix Earle<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/pedro-pascal-got-mister-fantastic-100507999.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pedro Pascal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Pedro Pascal<\/a> and Young Miko, and a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/wedding-during-bad-bunnys-super-032356371.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:real wedding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">real wedding<\/a> for a couple of Bad Bunny fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Kid Rock posts &#8216;haters&#8217; quote <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/kid-rock-posts-haters-quote-175352018.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:ahead of Turning Point USA halftime show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">ahead of Turning Point USA halftime show<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The moment Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl headliners, Trump and Republican leaders responded in outrage and a petition to replace the global pop star with country legend <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/petition-george-strait-super-bowl-144809912.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:George Strait;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">George Strait<\/a>\u00a0soon drew support. An alternative halftime show by conservative political group <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/turning-points-alternative-halftime-show-172826671.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Turning Point USA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Turning Point USA<\/a>, headlined by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/kid-rocks-rock-country-festival-205610312.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kid Rock;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Kid Rock<\/a>, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, was announced and drew in millions of viewers <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/nJszMT9wZtQ?si=OAyiZ5SvrZ5yfbEm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:live;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">live<\/a>, amassing 19 million views on YouTube as of Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/02\/09\/bad-bunny-trump-super-bowl-halftime-reaction\/88586475007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Trump reacts to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Trump reacts to Bad Bunny&#8217;s Super Bowl halftime show<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Donald Trump had choice words for Bad Bunny&#8216;s historic and star-studded Super Bowl halftime show performance. After the Puerto Rican singer&#8217;s headlining set,\u00a0Trump took to Truth Social Sunday night\u00a0to complain about the overall Super Bowl halftime show tradition. &#8220;The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2274096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[30802,22389,306473,346955],"class_list":["post-2274095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-bad-bunny","tag-donald-trump","tag-halftime-show","tag-super-bowl"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-Donald-Trump-said-about-Bad-Bunnys-Super-Bowl-halftime.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2274095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2274097,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2274095\/revisions\/2274097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2274096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2274095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2274095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2274095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}