It didn’t take long for politics to collide with pop culture again. After President Donald Trump slammed the NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner forSuper Bowl LX, fans flooded social media with fiery takes. Many rallied behind Trump’s critique, while others fired back with their own ideas of what a “real American halftime show” should look like. One viral post summed up the sentiment perfectly:
“Hell yeah Kid Rock owning the Super Bowl halftime with that red hot American rock energy would blow Bad Bunny out of the water. Trump, Elon, and the squad proving real stars know how to rally. But who else from the MAGA crew should rock the stage with him?”
Hell yeah Kid Rock owning the Super Bowl halftime with that red hot American rock energy would blow Bad Bunny out of the water Trump Elon and the squad proving real stars know how to rally But who else from the MAGA crew should rock the stage with him?
— Arshad (@im__Arshu) October 8, 2025
Donald Trump Calls Bad Bunny Super Bowl Selection _Absolutely Ridiculous (Image credit: X/@dkmernes)
On October 7, 2025, during an interview withNewsMax, President Trump didn’t mince words when asked about the NFL’s choice of headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. He called the decision “absolutely ridiculous,” questioning why the league would spotlight the Puerto Rican superstar.
“I don’t know why they’re doing it,” Trump said. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”
Trump’s reaction followed the NFL’s official announcement last week that Bad Bunny, one of the world’s most streamed artists with over 65 billion Spotify streams, would headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026.
According toJon Baker, the NFL’s SVP of Global Event Production, the move was designed to celebrate “global energy and cultural vibrancy.”
“Bad Bunny represents the global energy and cultural vibrancy that define today’s music scene,” Baker said in the league’s press release.
However, Trump’s comments tapped into a larger debate among fans who feel the NFL has moved away from traditional American performers in favor of global pop culture icons.
As the countdown to Super Bowl 60 goes on, the halftime show has become a hot topic in politics and culture. This discussion started months before the first note was played. What was supposed to be a celebration of global music has turned into another stage for America’s ongoing identity debate.
For now, the NFL supports its choice, hoping that Bad Bunny’s exceptional streaming power and huge global fan base will lead to one of the most-watched halftime shows ever.