10.02.2026 00:00
World-renowned artist Bad Bunny, who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, ignited a new cultural and political debate in the U.S. by delivering most of his performance in Spanish and conveying his messages. U.S. President Donald Trump, who criticized the singer harshly, described the show as terrible, disgusting, and one of the worst ever.
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny performed at the halftime show of Super Bowl LX, which took place on February 8, 2026. Bad Bunny's performance, consisting mostly of Spanish songs, resonated widely in the U.S. and international public opinion.
HARSH CRITICISM FROM TRUMP
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's performance with harsh words in a post on his Truth Social account. Trump described the show as "terrible," "disgusting," and "one of the worst ever," arguing that the performance was an "insult to America's values and greatness."
Trump also criticized the show for being largely in Spanish, claiming that the songs were not understood by a wide audience, the dances were inappropriate, and the show "did not reflect American values."
In his halftime show, Bad Bunny emphasized Latin culture and his Puerto Rican roots. While some conservative circles found the artist's stage language and musical choices "inappropriate" for a national event like the Super Bowl, supporters viewed the performance positively in terms of cultural diversity and representation.
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL REACTIONS
The discussions that began on social media after the show quickly reflected in politics. Some conservative groups argued that such a performance should not take place in a national organization like the Super Bowl, while opposing views highlighted the U.S.'s multicultural structure.
As part of the discussions, it was reported in the U.S. media that some right-wing groups organized alternative events under the name "All-American Halftime Show" in response to Bad Bunny's performance.
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS WATCHED
Bad Bunny's halftime show aired during the game played at Levi's Stadium in California. The Super Bowl halftime show was watched by approximately 135 million people in the U.S. through television and digital platforms, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. The famous rapper delivered the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl music history.