President Donald Trump remained largely quiet on Truth Social for much of Super Bowl Sunday, sharing only a brief message earlier in the day wishing Americans a happy Super Bowl.
That changed shortly after Bad Bunny’s halftime performance concluded. Trump weighed in forcefully, delivering a blistering and lengthy critique of the performance that quickly drew attention across social media. He described the halftime show as “absolutely terrible” and “one of the worst, EVER,” arguing that it failed to reflect what he called “the Greatness of America.” The president claimed the performance did not meet national standards of “Success, Creativity, or Excellence,” while also criticizing the choreography and music. His full comments are below.
Trump’s comments came during Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks are facing off against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. More than 120 million viewers nationwide were expected to tune in to watch the game and its highly anticipated halftime performance, headlined by the Puerto Rican superstar.
The president’s remarks arrived amid broader controversy surrounding this year’s halftime programming. Earlier in the evening, Turning Point USA’s planned alternative broadcast, coined the “All-American Halftime Show,” pivoted from streaming on X just hours before it was set to air. According to The Independent, the conservative nonprofit cited licensing restrictions for the sudden change and redirected viewers to watch the show live on YouTube instead.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Grammy Win
Bad Bunny’s halftime appearance came on the heels of a historic Grammy win, where the Puerto Rican superstar became the first artist to take home Album of the Year for a record sung entirely in Spanish. The moment unfolded during a ceremony marked by political commentary, with many artists speaking out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
The 31-year-old brought out several surprise guests, including Lady Gaga, who joined him onstage for a salsa-inspired rendition of one of her hits, and Ricky Martin. Eagle-eyed fans spotted other celebrities, including actor Pedro Pascal, and artist Cardi B.